recycle
pronunciation
How to pronounce recycle in British English: UK [ˌriːˈsaɪkl]
How to pronounce recycle in American English: US [ˌriːˈsaɪkl]
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- Verb:
- cause to repeat a cycle
- use again after processing
Word Origin
- recycle (v.)
- 1922, originally of industrial processes; see re- + cycle (v.). Specifically of waste material from 1960. Related: Recycled; recycling.
Example
- 1. That they would recycle elements from previous cycles .
- 2. So why do so many norwegians recycle ?
- 3. But that doesn 't necessarily mean people will recycle those items .
- 4. By the way , they recycle labels and caps as well .
- 5. Many other automakers now incorporate recycle friendly designs into their products .