microplastic
das Mikroplastik
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microplastic
Very small, solid plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters. They are either deliberately manufactured or formed when larger pieces of plastic break down, and can enter the environment as pollutants.
Die Forschenden haben Mikroplastik im Meerwasser nachgewiesen.
The researchers detected microplastic in seawater.
| gender | masculine der |
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| genitive | des Mikroplastiks |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Mikroplastik | – |
| accusative | das Mikroplastik | – |
| dative | dem Mikroplastik | – |
| genitive | des Mikroplastiks | – |
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'Mikroplastik' (microplastic) is made up of 'Mikro' (micro), indicating a very small size, and 'Plastik' (plastic). The word's structure therefore directly points to very small plastic particles.
Mikroplastik kann über Flüsse in die Meere gelangen.
Microplastic can reach the oceans through rivers.
Common collocations include 'Mikroplastik nachweisen' (to detect microplastic), 'Mikroplastik messen' (to measure microplastic), and 'Mikroplastik aufnehmen' (to take in microplastic). The word is often used in connection with bodies of water, animals, or food.
Das Labor konnte Mikroplastik in mehreren Fischproben nachweisen.
The laboratory was able to detect microplastic in several fish samples.
'Mikroplastik' (microplastic) is used particularly in scientific writing, environmental policy texts, and journalism. Typical topics include oceans, drinking water, food, soil, and environmental pollution.
Die Studie untersucht, wie Mikroplastik in landwirtschaftliche Böden gelangt.
The study examines how microplastic enters agricultural soils.
