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atoll
[/əˈtɑːl/ or /ˈætɑːl/]
noun
masculine
pl: atolls
atol
1.
A ring-shaped coral reef that encloses a lagoon of seawater
The Maldives consists of numerous atolls scattered across the Indian Ocean.
As Maldivas consistem em numerosos atóis espalhados pelo Oceano Índico.
2.
A low-lying island or group of islands formed by coral growth
Coral atolls are vulnerable to rising sea levels.
Os atóis de coral são vulneráveis ao aumento do nível do mar.
Synonyms
coral reef
island ring
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
atol
Standard term used in geography and tourism contexts
Portugal
atol
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
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