1. An area of land that was formerly used for industrial purposes but has been abandoned and allowed to deteriorate, often characterized by dilapidated buildings, pollution, and lack of economic activity
The old steel mill district has become an industrial wasteland over the past two decades.
O distrito da antiga fábrica de aço se tornou uma zona industrial abandonada nas últimas duas décadas.
2. A desolate or bleak landscape marked by the remnants of failed industrial development
After the factory closures, the region was transformed into an industrial wasteland.
Após o fechamento das fábricas, a região foi transformada em uma zona industrial abandonada.