light industry
noun/ˌlaɪt ˈɪndəstri/
/ˌlaɪt ˈɪndəstri/
[uncountable, countable]- industry that produces small or light objects such as things used in the house
- Light industry continued to exceed heavy industry in value of output.
- It is the home of light industry, with several small businesses based in the town.
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