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cleantech

cleantech

1 4.8
Relating to technology that reduces pollution and saves energy
  • adjective
  • /ˈkliːnˌtɛk/
  • Jargon
: tecnología limpia
  • Many companies are shifting to cleantech manufacturing processes to reduce their carbon footprint.

Examples

  • A cleantech approach can make energy production more sustainable and less harmful to the environment.

  • The new cleantech initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions.

  • The government is investing in cleantech solutions to address climate change.

  • Many companies are investing in cleantech solutions.

  • The government is investing in cleantech solutions to address climate change.

  • A cleantech approach can make energy production more sustainable and less harmful to the environment.

  • Many companies are shifting to cleantech manufacturing processes to reduce their carbon footprint.

Synonyms

eco
vscleantech
39 3.3

Designed to cause little harm to the environment and save energy

focuses on technologies that specifically aim to reduce pollution and waste
ecofriendly
vscleantech
1 3.2

Not harmful to the environment

focuses on tools or products that actively cut pollution and emissions

Antonyms

pollution
230 2.7

Harmful substances in the air, water, or soil that damage health and nature

How Green

ecofriendly
1 3.2
cleantech
  • Jargon
1 4.8

Surface Forms

cleantech positive

Morphology

cleantech = clean + tech (transparent) = clean + tech

The meaning is directly composed from 'clean' + 'tech' (clean technologies), so learners can infer the sense from the components.

Etymology

Cleantech comes from joining clean ('not dirty' or 'free from pollution') and tech (short for technology, 'tools or machines'). So when something is called cleantech, it means it uses technology to make energy, factories, or products cleaner and reduce pollution.