microbead

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- English bead English microbead From micro- + bead.

1. A microscopic bead of plastic used as an exfoliant in personal care products.

   “At the microplastic scale, bans of microbeads in wash-off personal care products are now widespread globally.”