green revolution

noun

: the great increase in production of food grains (such as rice and wheat) due to the introduction of high-yielding varieties, to the use of pesticides, and to better management techniques

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Myanmar rare earths, extracted at great human cost, are again entering the global supply chain to drive the green revolution. Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024 So, this New Year’s Eve, embrace the green revolution and start the year with high spirits, great company, and unforgettable moments. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024 At the time, India was undergoing a green revolution as industry and agriculture joined forces to feed a growing population. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024 Like many ancient plant varieties, wheat biodiversity vastly decreased over the course of the 20th century as a result of the green revolution. Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green revolution 

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First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green revolution was in 1968

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“Green revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20revolution. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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