light industry

American  

[lahyt in-duh-stree] / ˈlaɪt ˈɪn də stri /

noun

light industries plural

1. a manufacturing sector or activity that uses relatively small amounts of power, raw materials, and space, typically having a smaller environmental impact and producing goods that are easier to transport (contrasted with heavy industry).

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• light industrial
  adjective
• light-industry
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• light industries
  plural

Example Sentences

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light industry

The proposal calls for 1,697 homes, commercial sites, two elementary schools, three parks, an equestrian center, and an area zoned for light industry, as well as measures to protect the oak tree.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2023

Using tax breaks and other incentives, the United States has attempted to build up first light industry, then a petrochemical economy, and later pharmaceuticals and electronics.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2023

The report specified the main goals for 2023 in key sectors including metal, chemical, electricity, construction, agriculture and light industry, it added.

From Reuters ● Dec. 26, 2022

This didn’t seem so crazy when the city had ample federal help and a thriving economy based on light industry like clothing manufacturing and its enormous port.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2020

Manufacturing is centered on heavy industry, including   military industry, with light industry lagging far behind.

From The 1993 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency