industrial
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Definition
Related to factories, businesses, or activities that produce goods, especially on a large scale. It can describe areas, processes, or things used for manufacturing.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily formal or technical. Common phrases include 'industrial area,' 'industrial revolution,' and 'industrial equipment.' Not to be confused with 'industry' (noun); 'industrial' is usually an adjective.
Example Sentences
The city built a new industrial area on the edge of town.
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Many industrial machines are very loud.
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This used to be a vibrant industrial district, but now it’s full of offices and apartments.
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They studied the industrial process of making paper.
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The city’s industrial history is still visible in the old factory buildings downtown.
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If you cross the river, you'll find a lot of small industrial workshops hidden between the warehouses.
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