plural of microplastic

Exhibiting microplasticity.

Small particles of plastic (typically less than 5 mm) produced by the degradation of plastic products, found in high levels in the marine environment and increasingly throughout all environments and in food and drinks.

(physics) The property of a solid body whereby it shows plasticity (undergoes permanent change due to stress) in local areas while globally showing elasticity (maintaining the ability to return to its original shape and size).