brownfield

brown·field

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broun-feeld]
- /ˈbraʊnˌfild/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [broun-feeld]
- /ˈbraʊnˌfild/

Definitions of brownfield word

adjective brownfield Brownfield land is land in a town or city where houses or factories have been built in the past, but which is not being used at the present time. 3
noun brownfield denoting or located in an urban area that has previously been built on 3
noun brownfield real estate, esp. the land, that is heavily contaminated with industrial pollutants, as an abandoned industrial site in a large city 3
noun brownfield a city in NW Texas. 1
noun brownfield disused industrial land 1
noun brownfield A site, to be used for housing or commerce, that has been previously used for industry and may be contaminated or need extensive clearing. 0

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brownfield popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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