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Noun: red tide  red tId
  1. Seawater that is discoloured by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin
    "The red tide forced officials to close several beaches due to health concerns"

Derived forms: red tides

Type of: brine, saltwater, seawater

Encyclopedia: Red tide