microplastic

[ mahy-kroh-plas-tik ]

/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌplæs tɪk /

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noun

a tiny particle of plastic, especially one five millimeters or smaller, formed from the breakdown of plastic waste, shed from synthetic textiles, or intentionally added to various products: Microplastics are a problem because marine life mistakes the floating particles for food.

these tiny particles of plastic taken collectively: Microplastic is still used in some cosmetics and personal care products.

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Origin of microplastic

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + plastic

Words nearby microplastic

microphyll, microphysics, microphyte, micropipette, microplankton, microplastic, micropore, microporous, micropower, microprint, microprism