\ ˈē-ˌwāst
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Definition of e-waste
: waste consisting of discarded electronic products (such as computers, televisions, and cell phones)
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“E-waste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-waste. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of e-waste was in 1999
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