low-grade

[loh-greyd]

adjective

1. of an inferior quality, worth, value, etc..

   The mine yields low-grade silver ore.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-grade¹

First recorded in 1875–80; low ¹ + grade

Example Sentences

But that same report also highlights an uncomfortable truth: a growing number of imported matcha powders have been found to contain fillers, artificial colors, and low-grade green tea dust.

From Salon

Then, this weekend, top right-handed reliever Blake Treinen went down with a low-grade forearm sprain.

From Los Angeles Times

This time Messi spent most of the game walking around the field, conserving his energy and favoring a low-grade adductor injury in his left leg.

From Los Angeles Times

“Honestly, the damage was pretty crazy considering it was a low-grade tornado.”

From Los Angeles Times

The engines and low-grade vessels are brought at speed in vans from up to four hours away in Germany.

From BBC

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