VOA慢速英语:Biodegradable Microbeads Could Help Earth’s Oceans

exfoliant – n. a mechanical or chemical agent to remove dead cells from the skin’s surface

glow – v. to have a warm reddish color from exercise or emotion, to look happy and healthy

abrasive – adj. having a rough quality or used for rubbing something to make it smooth

absorb – v. to take something in

estuary – n. an area where a river flows into the sea

biodegradable – adj. capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc.

membrane – n. a thin sheet or layer

pore – n. a very small opening on the surface of something

industrial scale – adj. a large size for commercial use