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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Relatively large particles of plastic found especially in the marine environment (typically more than about 5 mm) countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A conspicuous amount of plastic which is ingested into, or present inside one's body, in addition to microplastics. Internet, countable, humorous, in-plural, uncountable

Antonyms

All antonyms

microplastics

Etymology

From macro- + plastic.