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noun
An 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An 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.
specifically, one caused by Karenia brevis.
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noun
seawater that is discolored by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: seawater, saltwater, brine
History
From red + tide.
Across languages
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