Atoll: meaning, definitions and examples
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atoll
[ หรฆtษl ]
geography
An atoll is a ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Maldives is famous for its beautiful atolls.
- Many atolls were formed as volcanic islands subsided and coral reefs grew around them.
Translations
Translations of the word "atoll" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atol
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Atoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ atol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะพะป
๐ต๐ฑ atol
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ็ค (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท atoll
๐ช๐ธ atolรณn
๐น๐ท atol
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ด (hwanch'o)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ atol
๐ธ๐ฐ atol
๐จ๐ณ ็ฏ็ค (huรกnjiฤo)
๐ธ๐ฎ atol
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณralrif
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะพะปะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atoll
๐ฒ๐ฝ atolรณn
Word origin
The word 'atoll' comes from the Dhivehi language spoken in the Maldives, where atolls are abundant. The term was first introduced to the English language by British explorer Captain Samuel Wallis in the 18th century. Atolls are unique formations that have fascinated scientists and explorers for centuries.