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low-grade

American  
[loh-grayd] / ˈloʊˈgreɪd /

adjective

  1. of an inferior quality, worth, value, etc..

    The mine yields low-grade silver ore.


Etymology

Origin of low-grade

First recorded in 1875–80; low 1 + grade


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She didn’t take the time to get to know us, and as a result we once again got a low-grade sideshow.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

"This gut damage can create low-grade, chronic inflammation throughout the body that either directly causes depression or makes people more vulnerable to it."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

He estimated there were thousands of tonnes of material, which he said looked like "low-grade demolition waste", saying that he had seen tar and lead batteries in amongst the rubble.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

According to the medical professionals he consulted, the likelihood that the low-grade glioma would turn into something aggressive was high and he was encouraged to treat the lesion while in its early stages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

“He does odd jobs. And he’s an entrepreneur. He’s developing a technology to burn low-grade bituminous coal safely and efficiently.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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