microbeads

[US]/ˈmaɪkrəʊbiːdz/
[UK]/ˈmaɪkroʊbiːdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A very small bead, typically made of plastic, used in cosmetics and personal care products for exfoliation.

Phrases & Collocations

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Example Sentences

microbeads are commonly found in personal care products.

marine life is threatened by microbeads in oceans.

many countries have banned microbeads in cosmetics.

microbeads are too small to be filtered by wastewater treatment plants.

scientists are studying the environmental impact of microbeads.

microbeads accumulate in the food chain over time.

some companies have replaced microbeads with natural alternatives.

microbeads contribute to plastic pollution in waterways.

children may be exposed to microbeads through certain products.

researchers discovered microbeads in remote arctic regions.

microbeads can take hundreds of years to decompose.

the use of microbeads has declined significantly since the ban.

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