industrial

Relating to, connected with, or used in industry, especially manufacturing or the production of goods.

• The town's economy is primarily industrial. — The main source of income for the town comes from factories and manufacturing.
• Pollution from industrial waste is a major concern. — Harmful substances produced by factories are a significant environmental problem.
• This machine is designed for heavy industrial use. — This equipment is built to withstand rigorous use in manufacturing settings.

(often plural, `industrials`) A company, stock, or bond associated with the industrial sector, such as manufacturing or resource extraction. Less commonly, a person who works in industry.

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 significant US companies. — The Dow Jones Index monitors the performance of 30 major American businesses, many of which are in the manufacturing sector.
• Investors often look at industrials as a measure of economic health. — People who invest money frequently use the performance of manufacturing companies' stocks to gauge the overall state of the economy.
• Many industrials were laid off during the recession. — Many workers in factories or production companies lost their jobs during the economic downturn.