green lung
n.— «I will show the state government what can be done to transform the area into a green lung to create a sustainable living environment for Penangites.» —“Green lung idea for landfill” by Winnie Yeoh Malaysia Star Sept. 22, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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