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low–tech
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low–tech
(adjective)
low–tech
/
ˈ
loʊ
ˈ
tɛk/
adjective
low–tech
/
ˈ
loʊ
ˈ
tɛk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOW–TECH
[
more low–tech; most low–tech
]
:
not using new electronic devices and technology
:
technologically simple
low-tech
industries
We found a
low-tech
solution to our problem.
The film's special effects were very
low-tech
.
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