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单词 coralline
释义

coralline

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noun

cor·​al·​line ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlīn How to pronounce coralline (audio)
ˈkär-
1
: a coralline red alga
2
: a bryozoan or hydroid that resembles a coral

coralline

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adjective

1
: of, relating to, or resembling coral
2
: of, relating to, or being any of a family (Corallinaceae) of calcareous red algae

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Chagossians took a launch to Île du Coin, where three of the group had been born, and waded onto the smooth, coralline sand. Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 15 June 2022 Each monument had a different articulation and construction, and the exteriors were often hard coralline limestone, while softer globigerina limestone use used for a more delicate and ornate interior. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2021 The three largest islands are the sandy isthmus of Lamu itself, the coralline Manda, and the mysterious Pate, which is only accessible at high tide. Peter Browne, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2021 The researchers who conducted this study suggest that their new results might show a larger impact because of the presence of crustose coralline algae in the ecosystem, which can alter the balance of carbonate ions. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 16 Mar. 2018 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 Adey’s initial work with corallines was establishing worldwide diversity. Wendy Mitman Clarke, Smithsonian, 8 Mar. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, from feminine of corallin coral-like, from Middle French, from Late Latin corallinus, from Latin corallium

First Known Use

Noun

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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