microparticle
noun
mi·cro·par·ti·cle
ˌmī-krō-ˈpär-ti-kəl 
: a very small particle
especially
: one that is microscopic in size
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At the same time, testing on animal cells can be particularly useful in determining whether microparticles found in creams, gels, and other common products might seep into human skin and potentially pose health risks.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
The researchers introduced iron microparticles into a liquid polymer mixture, and then applied a magnetic field to the goo, causing the microparticles to align themselves into parallel chains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Apr. 2017
Experts also revealed that the microparticles could also be a trigger for chronic pulmonary inflammation, elevating lung cancer risk.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The device is essentially a sheet made of elastic polymer with magnetic microparticles embedded in it.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
So, unlike other synthetic fabrics that shed plastic microparticles, this one doesn’t pollute the environment.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Food Additives Food additives such as aluminum, titanium dioxide (TiO2), and microparticles/nanoparticles.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
But the new development, featuring a tiny bot made out of magnetic microparticles and polymer, is a huge step forward in biocompatible personalized and targeted drug delivery.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Adding dyes and microparticles to the water and illuminating them with lasers helped capture the flows on high-speed video.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
The researchers introduced iron microparticles into a liquid polymer mixture, and then applied a magnetic field to the goo, causing the microparticles to align themselves into parallel chains.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Apr. 2017
Experts also revealed that the microparticles could also be a trigger for chronic pulmonary inflammation, elevating lung cancer risk.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The device is essentially a sheet made of elastic polymer with magnetic microparticles embedded in it.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
So, unlike other synthetic fabrics that shed plastic microparticles, this one doesn’t pollute the environment.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Food Additives Food additives such as aluminum, titanium dioxide (TiO2), and microparticles/nanoparticles.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
But the new development, featuring a tiny bot made out of magnetic microparticles and polymer, is a huge step forward in biocompatible personalized and targeted drug delivery.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Adding dyes and microparticles to the water and illuminating them with lasers helped capture the flows on high-speed video.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Microparticle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microparticle. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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