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Ten percent of the big fish still remain. There are still some blue whales. There are still some krill in Antarctica. There are a few oysters in Chesapeake Bay. Half the coral reefs are still in pretty good shape, a jeweled belt around the middle of the planet. There's still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.
Sylvia Earle

Meaning of "krill" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KRILL

From Norwegian kril young fish.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KRILL

krill  [krɪl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KRILL

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adjective
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determiner
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Krill is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KRILL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

krill

Krill

Krill are small crustaceans of the order Euphausiacea, and are found in all the world's oceans. The name krill comes from the Norwegian word krill, meaning "young fry of fish", which is also often attributed to other species of fish. Krill are considered an important trophic level connection – near the bottom of the food chain – because they feed on phytoplankton and to a lesser extent zooplankton, converting these into a form suitable for many larger animals for whom krill makes up the largest part of their diet. In the Southern Ocean, one species, the Antarctic krill, Euphausia superba, makes up an estimated biomass of around 379,000,000 tonnes, more than that of humans. Of this, over half is eaten by whales, seals, penguins, squid and fish each year, and is replaced by growth and reproduction. Most krill species display large daily vertical migrations, thus providing food for predators near the surface at night and in deeper waters during the day. Krill is fished commercially in the Southern Ocean and in the waters around Japan. The total global harvest amounts to 150,000–200,000 tonnes annually, most of this from the Scotia Sea.

Definition of krill in the English dictionary

The definition of krill in the dictionary is any small shrimplike marine crustacean of the order Euphausiacea: the principal food of whalebone whales.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KRILL


acetonitrile
əˌsiːtəʊˈnaɪtrɪl
aryl
ˈærɪl
Benadryl
ˈbɛnədrɪl
beryl
ˈbɛrɪl
brill
brɪl
drill
drɪl
escadrille
ˌɛskəˈdrɪl
espadrille
ˌɛspəˈdrɪl
fibril
ˈfaɪbrɪl
frill
frɪl
glyceryl
ˈɡlɪsərɪl
grill
ɡrɪl
grille
ɡrɪl
nitrile
ˈnaɪtrɪl
peril
ˈpɛrɪl
prill
prɪl
quadrille
kwɒˈdrɪl
shrill
ʃrɪl
thrill
θrɪl
trill
trɪl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KRILL

kremlin
Kremlinologist
Kremlinology
Krems
kreplach
kreutzer
kreuzer
krewe
kriegspiel
Kriemhild
Kriemhilde
Krim
krimmer
Krio
Kriol
kris

WORDS THAT END LIKE KRILL

athrill
barbecue grill
boat drill
chargrill
diamond drill
fire drill
hammer drill
hand drill
mandrill
mixed grill
oil drill
percussion drill
pneumatic drill
power drill
predrill
radiator grill
redrill
rill
test-drill
twist drill

Synonyms and antonyms of krill in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «krill» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KRILL

Find out the translation of krill to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of krill from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «krill» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磷虾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

krill
570 millions of speakers

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krill
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रिल्ल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكريل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

криля
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

krill
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

krill
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

krill
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Krill
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Krill
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オキアミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크릴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Krill
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhuyễn thể
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

க்ரில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रिल्ल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kril
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

krill
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kryl
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

криля
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

krill
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

κριλ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kril
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

krill
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

krill
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of krill

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KRILL»

The term «krill» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.627 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KRILL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about krill

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QUOTES WITH «KRILL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word krill.
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Sylvia Earle
Ten percent of the big fish still remain. There are still some blue whales. There are still some krill in Antarctica. There are a few oysters in Chesapeake Bay. Half the coral reefs are still in pretty good shape, a jeweled belt around the middle of the planet. There's still time, but not a lot, to turn things around.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KRILL»

Discover the use of krill in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to krill and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Krill: Biology, Ecology and Fisheries
Krill are a key part of ocean ecosystems. Part of exciting new Blackwell Science Series. Krill, or euphausiids, are a group of immense importance to marine ecosystems and comprise over 80 species, most of which are planktonic.
Inigo Everson, 2008
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Biology of Northern Krill
This thematic volume, edited by Geraint Tarling, provides a comprehensive review of the biology of Northern Krill. * Rated "Number 1" in the highly competitive category of Marine & Freshwater Biology by ISI in the 2000 ISI journals citation ...
‎2010
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Possibilities of Processing and Marketing of Products Made ...
TThe potencial development of krill has attracted attention for several years and has led to the publication of a large number of papers, the present study, based on the avaible literature and original analysis of possible commercial-scale ...
P. Bykowski, D. Dutkiewicz, 1985
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The utilization of krill
Discusses biochemistry, processing, marketing and nutritional value of the antarctic krill, the shrimp-like crustacean sought as a new protein source.
G. J. Grantham, Southern Ocean Fisheries Survey Programme, 1977
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Greek and Latin in English Today
-- User friendly, this textbook will help students appreciate the ancient languages. This volume also teaches the basic Latin and Greek vocabularies
Richard M. Krill, 1990
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Determination of the Nutritional Value, Protein Quality and ...
Despite its abundance and nutritional value, krill has not been widely utilized for human consumption due to the lack of proper technology for protein recovery.
Joseph Christopher Gigliotti, 2007
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Marine Mammals: Fisheries, Tourism and Management Issues
Krill are the primary food source for a large number of vertebrate species in the Antarctic region. The estimated consumption of krill by vertebrate species and squid is estimated to be at least 200 million tonnes per year (Miller and Hampton  ...
Nick Gales, Mark Hindell, Roger Kirkwood, 2003
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Gentling: A Practical Guide to Treating PTSD in Abused Children
"Gentling" represents a new paradigm in the therapeutic approach to children who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and have acquired Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result.
William E. Krill, 2011
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The Antarctic Dictionary: A Complete Guide to Antarctic English
This area is filled with an incredible profusion of the small antarctic opossum shrimp known to the Norse whalemen as krill. The krill is the principal food of the humpback. finback. blue. and smaller whales found in these waters. 1929 iSouth  ...
Bernadette Hince, 2000
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Biology of the Southern Ocean, Second Edition
ф ш Assimilation M M Feeding on sea ice microalgae 5.11 KRILL PRODUCTION 5.11.1 INTRODUCTION For an understanding of the ecological role of krill in the Southern Ocean pelagic ecosystem, it is necessary to know the rate at which ...
George A. Knox, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KRILL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term krill is used in the context of the following news items.
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SI Yanks Move into First Place Tie with Victory over Lowell
Zack Zehner worked walk to start the inning but was erased when Ryan Krill grounded into a force out at second. With a runner at first KJ ... «Pinstriped Prospects, Jul 15»
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'Watchman' can lead characters into totally different mindsets | The …
Actually, it's a bus-sized mammal that eats phytoplankton and krill. Who cares? I have better things to do.” “The Scarlet Letter: What's the Big ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
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Word from the wild: El Niño's coming - San Francisco Chronicle
Likewise the influx of krill, anchovies and mackerel off Southeast Farallon Island that led to the sightings of 93 humpback whales, 20 blue ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»
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Paul Franzdorf - Crescent-News | Defiance, OH | Crescent-News.com
Visitation will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio. Memorials in the ... «Defiance Crescent News, Jul 15»
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Joseph Newman - Crescent-News | Defiance, OH | Crescent-News …
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. «Defiance Crescent News, Jul 15»
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Baby dolphin makes debut at the Shedd Aquarium | Chicago
The Shedd's penguin team aux pairs are hand-feeding the chick a supplementary diet of formula, made from blended herring, krill and vitamins, ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
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An ocean mystery in the trillions - Lifestyles - The Times-Tribune
Research showed the region to be made of many creatures — krill, squids and long, gelatinous animals known as siphonophores. «Scranton Times-Tribune, Jul 15»
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TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat minor, – 1879 …
2 in g minor, Op. 16 – Krill Gerstein p., Detaches Symphony Orchestra of Berlin/ James Gaffigan – Myrios Classics multichannel SACD MYR016 ... «Audiophile Audition, Jul 15»
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10 Lifestyle Tips to Help You Look and Feel Younger | Jay Bradley
Also recommended is an Omega fish oil supplement like Krill oil and a probiotic to ensure proper stomach health. Eat Healthy Fats. Once touted ... «Huffington Post Canada, Jul 15»
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First Watch: Krill, 'Torturer' : NPR
It makes Krill's songs feel jittery and claustrophobic one moment and ... It's a formula that's firmly placed Krill alongside its Boston peers Speedy ... «NPR, Jul 15»

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