Pronunciation: /braʊn.fiːld/
noun a piece of land that was previously used for industrial purposes and is now available for redevelopment
A1 A brownfield is a piece of land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes.
A2 The city council is planning to redevelop the brownfield into a park for the community.
B1 Environmental assessments are required before any construction can take place on a brownfield site.
B2 The company purchased the brownfield with the intention of building a new manufacturing facility.
C1 Brownfield redevelopment projects often involve remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater.
C2 Government incentives may be available to encourage developers to invest in brownfield revitalization projects.
adjective relating to or denoting a former industrial or commercial site that is available for redevelopment
A1 The brownfield site was transformed into a beautiful park.
A2 The brownfield area is being redeveloped into a new shopping center.
B1 The government is investing in cleaning up brownfield sites to promote urban renewal.
B2 Environmental assessments are required before any construction can begin on a brownfield property.
C1 Brownfield redevelopment projects often face challenges due to soil contamination.
C2 The company specializes in brownfield remediation and restoration projects.
formal The government is considering redeveloping the brownfield site to create more housing.
informal Let's check out that brownfield area for potential development opportunities.
slang I heard they're gonna spruce up that old brownfield and turn it into a cool new park.
figurative Her mind felt like a brownfield, full of untapped potential waiting to be explored.
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