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microplastic
This term is primarily used in scientific, environmental, and journalistic contexts to describe the pervasive nature of plastic pollution. It carries a strong negative connotation, evoking images of ecological contamination and biological ingestion by wildlife.
When used as a noun, it can refer to the general phenomenon of pollution or to individual particles. While it is often treated as a countable noun when referring to specific pieces, it is frequently used as an uncountable mass noun in discussions of overall environmental load, similar to how "pollution" or "debris" is used.
Meanings
Examples
The ocean is filled with microplastics that are nearly invisible to the naked eye.
I wonder if the water I am drinking contains microplastic particles.
Many fish accidentally ingest microplastics while foraging for food.
We need to reduce our reliance on single use plastics to stop the spread of microplastics.
Is it true that microplastic pollution has reached the deepest parts of the ocean?
The researcher analyzed the microplastic concentration in the soil samples.
The researcher analyzed the microplastic concentration in the soil samples.
Some exfoliating scrubs used to contain microplastic beads for scrubbing.
It is terrifying to think that microplastics could be entering our bloodstream.
It is terrifying to think that microplastics could be entering our bloodstream.