What is another word for brownfield?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈa͡ʊnfiːld] (IPA)

Brownfields are abandoned, underutilized or neglected properties that contain hazardous wastes, contaminants, pollutants or other substances that pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. Synonyms for the term brownfield include contaminated sites, blighted properties, polluted areas and abandoned industrial sites. Other common terms that are used for brownfields include derelict areas, former industrial areas, greyfields, idle lands, poison plots, toxic sites and environmentally distressed sites. Each of these terms describes the same basic concept of a property that is in need of environmental remediation and revitalization. Despite the negative connotations associated with these terms, brownfields represent an opportunity for revitalization and redevelopment.

What are the hypernyms for Brownfield?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Brownfield

These were William D. James, Robert brownfield, Thomas Mitchell and Joseph Blythe.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James

Famous quotes with Brownfield

  • Down in the south, it's how we find the brownfield sites without taking too much land take to meet the tremendous demand for housing, and that's what I've done.
    John Prescott
  • Why can't we, with a more intelligent policy, actually have houses that are affordable, built at higher densities than they are at the moment and built on brownfield sites.
    John Prescott

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