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eco-friendly

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eco-friend·​ly | \ ˌē-kō-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce eco-friendly (audio) , ˌe-kō- \

Definition of eco-friendly

: not environmentally harmful eco-friendly construction options

First Known Use of eco-friendly

1989, in the meaning defined above

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“Eco-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eco-friendly. Accessed 29 Feb. 2020.

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eco-friendly

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English Language Learners Definition of eco-friendly

: not harmful to the environment : not having a bad effect on the natural world

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