nanoplastic

American  

[na-noh-plas-tik] / ˈnæ noʊˌplæs tɪk /

noun

plural

nanoplastics

1. a tiny particle of plastic, especially one 1000 nanometers or less, formed from the breakdown of other plastics.

2. tiny particles of plastic, especially those 1000 nanometers or less, considered collectively.

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Example Sentences

For that matter, what kind of symptoms of nanoplastic contamination should they look out for?

From Salon

"Faster breathing rates led to heightened deposition in the upper respiratory tract, particularly for larger microplastics, whereas slower breathing facilitated deeper penetration and deposition of smaller nanoplastic particles," he said.

From Science Daily

Previously, nanoplastic particles synthesized in laboratories had been used in toxicity studies to investigate their effect on marine life.

From Science Daily

Variations in surface tension cause the nanoplastic particles to accumulate on the bubble's exterior.

From Science Daily

Surprisingly, PET nanoparticles were found in water samples collected approximately 300 meters deep in the Gulf of Mexico, suggesting nanoplastic contamination is not restricted to the ocean surface.

From Science Daily