light industry

American  

[lahyt in-duh-stree] / ˈlaɪt ˈɪn də stri /

noun

• light industries
  plural

1. a manufacturing sector or activity that uses relatively small amounts of power, raw materials, and space, typically having a smaller environmental impact and producing goods that are easier to transport (contrasted with heavy industry).

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• light industrial
  adjective
• light-industry
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• light industries
  plural

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Example Sentences

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light industry

Zoned for a gritty mix of retail and light industry, it retained some of its unpretentious, quirky and community-oriented character.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 5, 2023

The community’s residential areas are tucked within the truck stops and light industry that bloomed along Highway 99.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2023

Using tax breaks and other incentives, the United States has attempted to build up first light industry, then a petrochemical economy, and later pharmaceuticals and electronics.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2023

The report specified the main goals for 2023 in key sectors including metal, chemical, electricity, construction, agriculture and light industry, it added.

From Reuters ● Dec. 26, 2022

Manufacturing is centered on   heavy industry, including military industry, with light industry   lagging far behind.

From The 1994 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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