microplastics (Q1050)
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Micro- to macroplastics are insoluble in water, and can range in size from 1 μm to anything above 5mm. They can originate from primary sources (manufactured at that size) or secondary sources (breakdown from later plastics). Macroplastics can degrade into microplastics over time, and are major pollutants in aquatic ecosystems, posing risks to human and animal health.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | microplastics |
Micro- to macroplastics are insoluble in water, and can range in size from 1 μm to anything above 5mm. They can originate from primary sources (manufactured at that size) or secondary sources (breakdown from later plastics). Macroplastics can degrade into microplastics over time, and are major pollutants in aquatic ecosystems, posing risks to human and animal health. |
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Micro- to macroplastics are insoluble in water, and can range in size from 1 μm to anything above 5mm. They can originate from primary sources (manufactured at that size) or secondary sources (breakdown from later plastics). Macroplastics can degrade into microplastics over time, and are major pollutants in aquatic ecosystems, posing risks to human and animal health.