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Date: 1900-2000
Origin: tech from technology

low-tech

 adjective
     
Related topics: Business Basics, Industry
low-tech
BBTI not using the most modern machines or methods in business or industry [≠ high-tech]:
He made low-tech, budget space movies.
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