1. Extremely small particles, typically measured in micrometers or smaller, that are invisible to the naked eye.
Usage: Plural form of microparticle; Commonly used in scientific and medical contexts
2. In medical and biological research, small membrane-bound vesicles released from cells, often studied as biomarkers for disease.
Usage: Technical/medical usage; Often abbreviated as MPs in scientific literature

Examples

• Air pollution contains harmful microparticles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
• Researchers studied microparticles in the blood to detect early signs of cardiovascular disease.
• The water filter removes microparticles as small as 0.1 micrometers.
• Microparticles of plastic have been found in ocean water and marine life.
• The pharmaceutical company developed a coating to protect microparticles from degradation.
• Scientists use electron microscopes to observe the structure of microparticles.
• Microparticles released from damaged cells can trigger inflammatory responses.