as in mechanical
of or relating to manufacture performed by humans or machines rather than natural processes
They utilize industrial practices to produce large quantities of material. The late 1700s gave rise to an industrial boom.
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According to a study published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment in 2024, up to 70% of current wine-producing regions could become unsuitable for growing grapes if global temperatures rise by more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
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Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In an industrial kiln, these pellets reach temperatures of around 900 degrees Celsius, which breaks them down and releases pure CO2 gas.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Contemporary art and international cuisine On the city’s southeastern edge, the formerly industrial Porta Romana neighborhood is undergoing a radical transformation as the sustainably minded site of the Olympic Village, where 1,300 athletes will be housed.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In an industrial kiln, these pellets reach temperatures of around 900 degrees Celsius, which breaks them down and releases pure CO2 gas.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Contemporary art and international cuisine On the city’s southeastern edge, the formerly industrial Porta Romana neighborhood is undergoing a radical transformation as the sustainably minded site of the Olympic Village, where 1,300 athletes will be housed.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Further, persistent energy shortages in Cuba have led to steep declines in agricultural and industrial production.
—Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for industrial
mechanical
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Industrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industrial. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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