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green·wash   (grēn'wŏsh', -wôsh')   
n.  
  1. The dissemination of misleading information by an organization to conceal its abuse of the environment in order to present a positive public image.
  2. The information so disseminated.

[green + (white)wash.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry:  greenwash
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the practice of promoting environmentally friendly programs to deflect attention from an organization's environmentally unfriendly or less savory activities; also called greenwashing
Example:  Many large industries are using greenwashing techniques to sell themselves these days.
Etymology:  green 'environmentally friendly' + (white)wash 'conceal flaws'
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