Microplastics
Meaning
Tiny pieces of plastic, typically less than 5mm in length, that cause widespread environmental pollution
Pronunciation
UK /ˌmaɪkrəʊˈplæstɪks/
US /ˌmaɪkroʊˈplæstɪks/
Example Sentences
- Over time, plastic breaks into tiny pieces called [microplastics].
- Fish and other small sea creatures eat these [microplastics] without knowing it.
- [Microplastics] move up the food chain and eventually reach the food humans eat.
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