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waste: see solid waste solid waste, discarded materials other than fluids. In the United States in 1996, nearly 210 million tons—about 4.3 lb. (2 kg) per person daily (up from 2.7 lb./1.2 kg in 1960)—were collected and disposed of by municipalities. ..... Click the link for more information. . waste 1. a land or region that is devastated or ruined 2. a land or region that is wild or uncultivated 3. Physiol a. the useless products of metabolism b. indigestible food residue 4. disintegrated rock material resulting from erosion 5. Law reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect, esp by a life-tenant |
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CARSON - The Galaxy's best-laid plans were laid to waste. City officials fear they'll find thousands of bodies in submerged homes and whole regions of the city laid to waste. It is now that the groundwork for the hope of democracy will be laid, or laid to waste. |
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