recycle
[ ree-sahy-kuh l ]
/ riˈsaɪ kəl /
verb (used with object), re·cy·cled, re·cy·cling.
verb (used without object), re·cy·cled, re·cy·cling.
to pass through a cycle again; repeat a process from the beginning.
to undergo reuse or renewal; be subject to or suitable for further use, activity, etc.: The industry will recycle and become profitable once more.
noun
the act or process of recycling.
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British Dictionary definitions for recycling
recycle
/ (riːˈsaɪkəl) /
verb (tr)
to pass (a substance) through a system again for further treatment or use
to reclaim (packaging or products with a limited useful life) for further use
to institute a different cycle of processes or events in (a machine, system, etc)
to repeat (a series of operations)
noun
the repetition of a fixed sequence of events
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recyclable or recycleable, adjective, nounScientific definitions for recycling
recycling
[ rē-sī′klĭng ]
The collection and often reprocessing of discarded materials for reuse. Recycled materials include those used in manufacturing processes and those used in consumer products. The recycled material is often degraded somewhat by use or processing and therefore must be converted to another purpose. For example, the processing of recycled newspaper and other paper wastes usually shortens their fibers, and the material cannot be used to make high-grade paper. Instead, it can be reprocessed to make cardboard or insulation. Recycling helps reduce pollution, prolong the usefulness of landfills, and conserve natural resources.