microplastics

[US]/ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈplæs.tɪks/
[UK]/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈplæs.tɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to ocean and aquatic life.

Example Sentences

microplastic pollution is becoming a global environmental crisis.

scientists found microplastic particles in drinking water.

marine animals often mistake microplastics for food.

microplastic contamination has been detected in remote arctic regions.

the study examined microplastic fragments in ocean sediments.

microplastic debris is accumulating in freshwater ecosystems.

researchers are concerned about microplastic ingestion by seabirds.

microplastic accumulation in soils affects agricultural productivity.

microplastic exposure poses risks to human health.

microplastics have been found in bottled water samples.

the ocean currents transport microplastic waste across thousands of miles.

microplastics enter the food chain through marine organisms.

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