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Record 1 2022-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
  • Pollution (General)
DEF

[A plastic particle] of size ranging from 1 to 100 nanometres ...

CONT

Given their size characteristics, nanoplastics easily escape traditional containment structures and solutions. Through disposal and degradation, nanoplastic particles can easily bypass landfill and wastewater containment, entering marine systems or becoming airborne; once in these forms, nanoplastics have the propensity for biological interactions associated with environmental and human exposure.

OBS

nanoplastic: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • nanoplastics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
  • Pollution (Généralités)
DEF

Particule de plastique à taille de 1 à 100 nanomètres.

OBS

nanoplastique : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • nanoplastiques

Spanish

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