"microlitter" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + litter. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|litter}} micro- + litter Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microlitter (uncountable)
  1. Microscale debris. Tags: uncountable
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