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light industrial

  • a word derived from light industry.
    light industry
    noun
    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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The parcels are now mostly occupied by small retail and light industrial buildings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2021

Its development, whether for residential, commercial or light industrial use, would negatively impact the immediate area, currently a gateway to the nearby Sugarloaf Mountain.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 10, 2021

It’s located in a low-slung building off Greenbrier Parkway that houses light industrial businesses, a clothing designer and a performance shop.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 2, 2018

Though the city downgraded the zoning of some heavy industrial property last year to light industrial and residential, Jordan is seeking to operate a facility zoned for heavy industrial use.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2018

Exports - commodities: light industrial and electrical goods, dairy cattle, foodstuffs, textiles Exports - partners:

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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