Low-emission

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Producing fewer pollutants to be emitted into the atmosphere.

    "a low-emission fuel or vehicle"

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"The fleet had been ordered speculatively by Beacon Rail, and intended as heavy shunting and trip locomotives, as well as a viable low-emission replacement for the elderly Class 08/09 'BR Standard large shunter' which dates from the 1950s and 1960s."

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