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clean technology

British  

noun

    1. techniques used in manufacturing processes that minimize the damage caused to the environment

    2. ( as modifier )

      clean-technology solutions

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Unlike other forms of clean technology such as solar and wind, for which production costs have fallen sharply in recent years, SAF costs remain high, said Aidan Lea, associate editor of Argus’s SAF division.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

Cary has several flourishing industry sectors, including clean technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and information technology.

From MarketWatch Oct. 29, 2025

GB Energy will not supply power to homes, but will help fund new and existing clean technology, as well as small and medium-sized renewable energy projects.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2024

The researchers say that this work helps to identify areas that might be the most improved by remediation programs such as clean technology incentives.

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2024

Harris was last in Seattle about 10 months ago, also touting clean technology and fitting in a fundraiser.

From Seattle Times Aug. 15, 2023

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