reprocessed

[ ree-pros-estor, especially British, -proh-sest ]

adjective

1. (of wool) previously spun and woven but not used, as tailors' clippings.

Other Words From

• unre·processed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reprocessed¹

1935–40; re- + processed ( def )

Example Sentences

But on his watch North Korea, the chief target of his ire, reprocessed enough plutonium to make six new nuclear weapons.

From The Daily Beast

Experiences must be processed and reprocessed in order to become long-term memories.

From The Daily Beast

Do you know why Exhibit No. 820 was not reprocessed or desilvered?

From Project Gutenberg

If a leak is found in any jar, a new rubber and cover must be provided and the food then reprocessed for a few minutes.

From Project Gutenberg

It reprocessed continuously the precious air breathed by the occupant, putting it back into circulating supply after enriching it.

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