low-grade
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of low-grade
Example Sentences
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Less common symptoms are vomiting, body aches and low-grade fever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
If the infection continues, the body can enter a state of low-grade inflammation: a constant immune response that never completely shuts down.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
He is sick with the last of the season’s flu, running a low-grade fever, body aches.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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