paper mill
The term "paper mill" can refer to both an industrial facility for producing paper and an unethical business that creates and sells academic papers.
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Definition
B2Industry
(technical)A facility where paper is produced from raw materials like wood pulp or recycled paper.
Example
- The town's economy largely depends on the local paper mill.
- Advancements in technology have significantly increased the efficiency of modern paper mills.
C1Academia
(informal, negative)A business that unethically produces and sells academic papers, often of low quality or fabricated content.
Example
- Many universities are cracking down on students who purchase essays from paper mills.
- The rise of paper mills poses a serious threat to academic integrity.
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