microbead
noun
mi·cro·bead
ˈmī-krō-ˌbēd
plural microbeads
: a usually solid microsphere
Microbeads have been known to impart more than just a scrubbed-clean feeling to skin; the plastic particles, added to everything from cleansers to toothpastes, also pollute the planet's waterways and make their way up the food chain.—Amy Marturana
… President Obama signed an act banning plastic microbeads from rinse-off cosmetics.—Caity Weaver
In a move that sees a new biodegradable and natural microbead alternative hit the market, BASF has launched a new wax-based product.—Lucy Whitehouse
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