garbage patch
A 'garbage patch' refers to vast areas in oceans where human-made debris, especially plastics, accumulates due to ocean currents.
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Definition
B2Marine Environment
(technical, environmental)A large oceanic region where plastic waste and other debris accumulate due to the movement of ocean currents.
Example
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is one of the most well-known examples of marine pollution.
- Researchers are studying the effects of the garbage patch on marine ecosystems.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "garbage patch":
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