nanoplastic
Americannoun
plural
nanoplastics-
a tiny particle of plastic, especially one 1000 nanometers or less, formed from the breakdown of other plastics.
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tiny particles of plastic, especially those 1000 nanometers or less, considered collectively.
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For that matter, what kind of symptoms of nanoplastic contamination should they look out for?
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025
Variations in surface tension cause the nanoplastic particles to accumulate on the bubble's exterior.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024
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 • Feb. 1, 2024
What’s more, the researchers were able to differentiate between types of nanoplastic.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2024
Researchers still can’t answer the big question: Are those nanoplastic pieces harmful to health?
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
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