low-impact

low-impact
1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Low-impact exercise does not put a lot of stress on your body.

This low-impact exercise involves stepping on and off a platform following routines to music.

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2) ADJ: usu ADJ n Low-impact projects, developments, and activities such as holidays are designed to cause minimum harm to the environment.

...sensitive, enlightened, low-impact ecotourism...

The snowcoach concept in Yellowstone provides low-impact, low-pollution access.


English dictionary. 2008.

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