microbead

[US]/[ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbiːd]/
[UK]/[ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbiːd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A tiny plastic bead used in personal care products, such as exfoliants.; A small sphere used in various applications, such as microscopy or drug delivery.

Phrases & Collocations

microbead pollution

microbeads found

avoid microbeads

microbead filters

microbead ban

containing microbeads

microbeads impact

microbead particles

microbeads release

microbead-laden

Example Sentences

the ocean is polluted with millions of microbeads.

researchers are studying the impact of microbeads on marine life.

many personal care products contain tiny microbeads as exfoliants.

regulations are banning the use of microbeads in cosmetics.

microbeads are a significant source of plastic pollution in waterways.

we need to reduce microbead consumption to protect the environment.

the small size of microbeads makes them difficult to filter out.

microbeads can absorb harmful pollutants from the surrounding water.

consumers are seeking alternatives to products containing microbeads.

the government is implementing policies to eliminate microbead use.

microbead filters are being developed to clean wastewater.

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