Red tide

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounAn algal bloom of sufficient quantity to cause discoloration (often red) in a body of water; red tides can potentially cause irritation or death to exposed creatures.

Synonyms

crimson tide algal bloom callithamnioid saxitoxin redfish tide rip rhodolith storm tide sea sparkle redbait sea sawdust bangiophycean

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