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MACROPLASTIC [1 record]

Record 1 2021-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollutants
  • Water Pollution
  • Ecosystems
DEF

Large items of marine plastic litter [that] are greater than [5 mm] in size.

CONT

Actions to reduce the presence of macroplastics in rivers is fundamental to conserving both freshwater and marine environments, but there is limited understanding of potential pollution sources, vectors and storage.

OBS

macroplastic: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • macroplastics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents de pollution
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Écosystèmes
OBS

macroplastique : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • macroplastiques

Spanish

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