low-grade
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-grade
Example Sentences
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"It's fast, selective, and easy to scale. And it can be powered by low-grade heat from waste sources or solar collectors."
From Science Daily • May 23, 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
Just the sort of low-grade irritation that makes you want to be gently contained by dinner.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
It recalled New York, but without the low-grade, ever-present fear.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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