Coral can be categorized as a noun and an adjective.
Adjective |
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| coral - of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color | ||
Noun |
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| coral - marine colonial polyp characterized by a calcareous skeleton; masses in a variety of shapes often forming reefs | ||
| coral - a variable color averaging a deep pink | ||
| coral - unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces | ||
| coral - the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry |
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| 1. | noun | Coral reefs attract a variety of beautiful marine life. | |
| 2. | noun | I went snorkeling in a beautiful coral reef. | |
| 3. | noun | The coral reef is the region's prime attraction. | |
| 4. | noun | Coral reefs are some of the most amazing natural habitats on Earth. | |
| 5. | noun | Coral reefs are threatened by climate change. | |
| 6. | noun | Climate change could cause the loss of 85% of coral reefs. | |
| 7. | noun | I bought this coral ring at the Flea Market. | |
| 8. | noun | Ocean waters are becoming warmer and more acidic, broadly affecting ocean circulation, chemistry, ecosystems, and marine life. More acidic waters inhibit the formation of shells, skeletons, and coral reefs. | |
| 9. | noun | Warmer waters harm coral reefs and alter the distribution, abundance, and productivity of many marine species. | |
| 10. | noun | Coral reefs are very sensitive to light and temperature. If the water they live in gets too hot, they might not survive. | |
| 11. | noun | Coral bleaching does not immediately kill corals. They have the potential to recover if temperatures drop back below stressful levels and remain there for a long period of time—with no new shocks. | |
| 12. | noun | Coral bleaching occurs when corals become heat-stressed enough to expel their primary source of food, the microalgae that live inside their cells. This leaves the coral looking as white as if they had been soaking in bleach. | |
| 13. | noun | Tom discovered a new species of coral. | |
| 14. | noun | One would have taken her for a little angel, she was so beautiful; for her swooning had not dimmed the brightness of her complexion: her cheeks were carnation, and her lips coral. | |
| 15. | noun | We gave frozen peas to the friendly fish in the yellow cathedral of coral. |
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| Coral reefs attract a variety of beautiful marine life. | |
| I went snorkeling in a beautiful coral reef. | |
| The coral reef is the region's prime attraction. | |
| Coral reefs are some of the most amazing natural habitats on Earth. | |
| Coral reefs are threatened by climate change. | |
| Climate change could cause the loss of 85% of coral reefs. | |
| I bought this coral ring at the Flea Market. | |
| Ocean waters are becoming warmer and more acidic, broadly affecting ocean circulation, chemistry, ecosystems, and marine life. More acidic waters inhibit the formation of shells, skeletons, and coral reefs. | |
| Warmer waters harm coral reefs and alter the distribution, abundance, and productivity of many marine species. | |
| Coral reefs are very sensitive to light and temperature. If the water they live in gets too hot, they might not survive. | |
| Coral bleaching does not immediately kill corals. They have the potential to recover if temperatures drop back below stressful levels and remain there for a long period of time—with no new shocks. | |
| Coral bleaching occurs when corals become heat-stressed enough to expel their primary source of food, the microalgae that live inside their cells. This leaves the coral looking as white as if they had been soaking in bleach. | |
| Tom discovered a new species of coral. | |
| One would have taken her for a little angel, she was so beautiful; for her swooning had not dimmed the brightness of her complexion: her cheeks were carnation, and her lips coral. | |
| We gave frozen peas to the friendly fish in the yellow cathedral of coral. | |