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tropical

[trop-i-kuhl, troh-pi-kuhl] / ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl, ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl /


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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Kirkland’s variety packs include tropical, peach and orange, Celsius’s most popular flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The study revealed that wildfire activity in tropical peatlands actually decreased for over 1,000 years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

“A serein, brah. It’s a fine tropical rain falling from a cloudless night sky.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone