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Industrial revolution
/ɪndˈʌstɹɪəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuːʃən/
/ɪndˈʌstɹɪəl ɹˌɛvəlˈuːʃən/Industrial revolution
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the period of time in the 18th and 19th centuries that machines were used for the first time for mass production of goods, started in Britain
Example
The Industrial Revolution transformed society by introducing machinery and steam power to manufacturing processes.
The textile industry was one of the first to undergo significant changes during the Industrial Revolution.
The invention of the steam engine by James Watt was a pivotal moment in the Industrial Revolution.
