ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Microbead

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Microbead is a noun meaning A microscopic bead of plastic used as an exfoliant in personal care products.

Meaning

A microscopic bead of plastic used as an exfoliant in personal care products.

Example Sentences

At the microplastic scale, bans of microbeads in wash-off personal care products are now widespread globally.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tagged, nanobead, microabrasive, microexfoliation, microplastic, microballoon.

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