low-grade

[loh-greyd]

adjective

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

   The mine yields low-grade silver ore.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-grade¹

First recorded in 1875–80; low ¹ + grade

Example Sentences

AI slop -- low-grade AI-generated content -- as the technology's most visible impact for now.

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This creates a constant, low-grade burn known as inflammaging—which can confuse the immune system, making it more likely to mistake the body’s cells for an invader.

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The company’s Brook Mine in Wyoming has low-grade ore, making the project, which doesn’t produce rare-earth materials yet, risky.

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Early imaging can occasionally underestimate low-grade muscle injuries.

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Nyaope is a highly addictive street drug in South Africa, often containing substances like low-grade heroin, cannabis, antiretroviral drugs, and in some cases even rat poison.

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