reclaim
verb (used with object)
to bring (uncultivated areas or wasteland) into a condition for cultivation or other use.
reclaimer
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a word derived from
reclaim.
Example Sentences
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He trucks it to an oil reclaimer, whose business is buying and processing sludgy, low-grade oil.
From Time Magazine Archive
The hot oiler sells his load to the reclaimer for about $15 per bbl., well below the legitimate market price of $38.
From Time Magazine Archive
That's where I want the water to go anyway, so I'm not worried, and I wasn't surprised when the reclaimer didn't get anywhere near 50 liters.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
The minerals built up in the water reclaimer.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
The 50 liters I have is for me to drink if the water reclaimer breaks.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
