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reprocessing

British  
/ riːˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the treatment of materials in order to make them reusable

    reprocessing plant

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Reuters reports that it would be less onerous than the tried-and-tested gold standard and Additional Protocol, and a central question is whether it will prohibit enrichment and reprocessing.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

She had tried traditional therapy, as well as interventions like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, where a patient is asked to recall traumatic events while experiencing auditory, visual, or tactile stimuli.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2025

With uranium prices rising again on international markets, it is increasingly worthwhile for power companies to seek reprocessing of spent fuel.

From Barron's Nov. 16, 2025

As part of the scheme, Teddy's tubs were first taken to the Shamblehurst Barn pub before being moved to a plastic reprocessing centre.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2025

Each suit had its own power-plant, reprocessing continuously the precious air breathed by the occupants, putting it back into circulation again after enriching it.

From To Each His Star by Walton, Bryce

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