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nonindustrial

/ ˌnɒnɪnˈdʌstrɪəl /

adjective

  1. not of or relating to an industrial society, place, or age

“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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The fiber can be incorporated into industrial sewing and knitting machines, as well as nonindustrial processes like hand looms or manual crocheting, without the need for any process modifications.

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By prohibiting or restricting nonindustrial uses in industrial zones, the changes aim to preserve the city’s factories, rail yards and shipyards.

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It would also allow for office space, using upper floors of buildings for nonindustrial uses if the lower floors were used for industrial activity.

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The decline in theatrical exhibition is one reason festivals like Cannes are even more crucial to nonindustrial cinema.

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Mr. Biden said he also planned to ban certain imports from Russia, including seafood, vodka and nonindustrial diamonds, as well as American exports of luxury items like high-end watches and luxury vehicles.

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