"microtrash" meaning in English

See microtrash in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: micro- + trash Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|trash}} micro- + trash Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microtrash (uncountable)
  1. Small pieces of trash in the environment that are dangerous to wildlife when ingested Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-microtrash-en-noun-tospRQGS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-

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