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industrial

[/ɪnˈdʌstriəl/]
adjective
industrial
1. relating to or produced by industry or manufacturing
The industrial sector grew significantly last year.
O setor industrial cresceu significativamente no ano passado.
2. characterized by large-scale manufacturing and production
Industrial cities often have factories and plants.
As cidades industriais frequentemente têm fábricas e plantas.
3. designed for use in manufacturing or heavy-duty applications
Industrial equipment requires regular maintenance.
O equipamento industrial requer manutenção regular.
4. relating to workers in manufacturing industries
Industrial unions advocate for worker rights.
Os sindicatos industriais defendem os direitos dos trabalhadores.
Synonyms
manufacturingfactory-basedmechanicalcommercial
Antonyms
agriculturalartisanalhandmade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
industrial
standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
industrial
standard usage; also used in compounds like 'zona industrial'

Related Idioms & Phrases

industrial revolution
industrial complex
industrial-scale production
industrial espionage
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