word
coral bleaching
KOR-ul BLEE-ching
ˈkɔːrəl ˈbliːtʃɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
coralbleaching
Dictionary meaning
A phenomenon where coral expels its symbiotic algae in response to stress, turning white.
Examples
- Mass coral bleaching events are increasing due to rising ocean temperatures.
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