industrial

Definitions


[ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or characterized by industry
(e.g: industrial waste)

- very great in extent or amount
(e.g: we are seeing tax avoidance on an industrial scale)

- relating to or denoting a type of harsh, uncompromising rock music incorporating sounds resembling those produced by industrial machinery
(e.g: noisy, industrial dance music)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from industry + -al; in later use influenced by French industriel


[ɪnˈdʌstrɪəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- shares in industrial companies


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from industry + -al; in later use influenced by French industriel




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