microplastic
noun/ˈmaɪkrəʊplæstɪk/
/ˈmaɪkrəʊplæstɪk/
[uncountable] (also microplastics [plural])
- extremely small pieces of plastic in the environment that come from consumer products and industrial waste
- Scientists found microplastics in the waters near inshore coral reefs in the World Heritage-listed site.
- microplastic particles/pollution
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