Atoll Definition And Pronunciation
A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports in most cases one to many islets on the reef.
Atoll definition and pronunciation. Atoll definition is a coral island consisting of a reef surrounding a lagoon. A coral island consisting of a reef surrounding a lagoon. Atoll definition a ring shaped coral reef or a string of closely spaced small coral islands enclosing or nearly enclosing a shallow lagoon. Definition of atoll a ring shaped reef island or chain of islands formed of coral.
More modern definitions of atoll describe them as annular reefs enclosing a lagoon in which there are no promontories other than reefs and islets composed of reef. Definition of atoll noun in oxford advanced learners dictionary. Meaning pronunciation picture example sentences grammar usage notes synonyms and more. How to pronounce atoll.
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