labor-intensive

/ˌˈleɪbər ɪnˌˈtɛnsɪv/
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Definitions of labor-intensive
  1. adjective
    requiring a large expenditure of labor but not much capital
    synonyms: labour-intensive
    effortful
    requiring great physical effort
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