Microplastics

C1 8+

Synonyms of microplastics

Antonyms of microplastics

Collocations of microplastics

microplastics pollution
Frequency: 70 %

The increase in microplastics pollution is a major concern for marine life.

microplastics contamination
Frequency: 65 %

The study found high levels of microplastics contamination in the river.

microplastics particles
Frequency: 60 %

The water samples contained microplastics particles of various sizes.

microplastics ingestion
Frequency: 50 %

Marine animals are at risk of microplastics ingestion due to pollution.

microplastics accumulation
Frequency: 45 %

The study showed a significant microplastics accumulation in the sediments.

Idiomatic Expressions for microplastics

  • Phrase: the tip of the microplastic iceberg
    Meaning: refers to a small visible part of a much larger problem or issue related to microplastics
    Usage: The microplastics found on the beach are just the tip of the microplastic iceberg threatening marine life.