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.
Nearby words
recusancy, recusant, recusation, recuse, recyclable, recycle, recycling, red, red admiral, red alder, red alert
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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
Derived Forms
recyclable or recycleable, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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