Nanoplastics

Pronunciation: /ˈnænəʊˌplæstɪks/

Definitions of nanoplastics

noun very small plastic particles measuring less than 100 nanometers in size

Example Sentences

A1 Nanoplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 100 nanometers in size.

A2 Researchers are studying the impact of nanoplastics on marine life.

B1 The presence of nanoplastics in the environment is a growing concern for scientists.

B2 There is ongoing debate about the potential risks of nanoplastics to human health.

C1 Advanced technology is being developed to detect and remove nanoplastics from water sources.

C2 The long-term effects of nanoplastics on ecosystems are still not fully understood.

Examples of nanoplastics in a Sentence

formal Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles that are less than 100 nanometers in size.

informal I heard that nanoplastics are causing a lot of environmental damage.

slang Watch out for those sneaky nanoplastics, they're everywhere!

figurative The spread of nanoplastics through the ocean is like a silent invasion of tiny invaders.

Grammatical Forms of nanoplastics

• plural: nanoplastics
• comparative: more nanoplastics
• superlative: most nanoplastics
• present tense: nanoplastics
• future tense: will be nanoplastics
• perfect tense: have been nanoplastics
• continuous tense: are being nanoplastics
• singular: nanoplastic
• positive degree: nanoplastics
• infinitive: to nanoplastic
• gerund: nanoplasticizing
• participle: nanoplasticized

Origin and Evolution of nanoplastics

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nanoplastics' likely originated from the combination of 'nano' meaning extremely small and 'plastics' referring to synthetic materials.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nanoplastics' emerged in the early 21st century with the increasing awareness of microplastics pollution and the discovery of even smaller plastic particles at the nanoscale. It has since become a common term in discussions about environmental pollution and the potential risks associated with nanoplastic particles.