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Macromolecular Substances > Polymers > Plastics > Microplastics

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Microplastics  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Microparticle, Plastic
  • Microparticles, Plastic
  • Plastic Microparticle
  • Plastic Microparticles

Scope note

  • Plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in diameter, that are generated from the degradation of larger pieces or are manufactured to be microstructures or smaller.

History note

  • 2020

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000080545

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