low-grade
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-grade
Example Sentences
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To explore whether blocking IL-6 could improve depression symptoms, researchers launched a four-week randomized controlled trial involving people with treatment-resistant depression who also showed signs of low-grade inflammation in blood tests.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
The area was previously used for low-grade grazing and, sitting between two rivers with limited agricultural value, was identified as an ideal spot for rainforest restoration.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
That is based on Rhyolite, a rock with a low-grade, perhaps 0.1%, of rare earths.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
If the kitchen feels far gone — trash, dishes, that low-grade sense of overwhelm — it’s easy to assume that anything short of a full clean won’t make a meaningful difference.
From Salon ● May 5, 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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