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industrial revolution
/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
Examples
The Industrial Revolution transformed society by introducing machinery and steam power to manufacturing processes.
