"microgeneration" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microgenerations [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + generation. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|micro|generation}} micro- + generation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} microgeneration (countable and uncountable, plural microgenerations)
  1. (uncountable) The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-microgeneration-en-noun-j5W1OY~H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with micro-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 65 35 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with micro-: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 64 36 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 69 31
  2. (countable, demography) A demographic or cohort similar to a generation but covering a shorter timespan. Tags: countable Categories (topical): Demography
    Sense id: en-microgeneration-en-noun-nKYxH12G Categories (other): English terms prefixed with micro- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with micro-: 47 53 Topics: demographics, demography
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: micro-generation

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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