Words / B2

KOR-uh-l/ˈkɒrəl/

Coral is a hard substance built by tiny sea animals, forming reefs; also those animals: coral reef; coral bleaching. Reef is the structure; limestone is the rock type. Map coral bleaching in the climate case. Mix-up: choral; carol. Do not write coral for a plastic necklace brand without the biology.

Meaning

A hard substance built by tiny sea animals, forming reefs; also those animals.

Examples

• “Map coral bleaching in the climate case, not a jewellery advert.”
• “A coral reef featured in the biodiversity enquiry, which is the ecosystem sense.”

Good to know

coral reef / bleaching; coral polyp. Structure: reef. Trap: choral / carol. Geography and biology. Reef-building animals or their limestone, not a fashion label.

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