brownfield
Collocations
5ADJ.
former
VERB + BROWNFIELD
occupy, projects
BROWNFIELD + NOUN
development, site, sites
PREP.
on, than
ADV.
probably, rather
Definitions
noun
A site, to be used for housing or commerce, that has been previously used for industry and may be contaminated or need extensive clearing.
My budget will improve our environment by accelerating the cleanup of toxic brownfields.
On such a densely-populated island, most infrastructure projects are on brownfield sites, rather than starting in pastures new.
adj
Being a development that has to integrate with legacy systems.
a brownfield project
Brownfield development is probably the most common situation for developers to be in, and in order for business to continue, an existing application infrastructure is necessary.
name
A surname.
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6My budget will improve our environment by accelerating the cleanup of toxic brownfields.
WiktionaryOn such a densely-populated island, most infrastructure projects are on brownfield sites, rather than starting in pastures new.
WiktionaryThe depot will occupy a 75-acre brownfield site.
Wiktionarya brownfield project
WiktionaryBrownfield development is probably the most common situation for developers to be in, and in order for business to continue, an existing application infrastructure is necessary.
WiktionaryThe building will be constructed on a former brownfield.
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