Word
recycling
Phoneticsre·cy·cling
US/ɹiˈsaɪkəɫɪŋ/
UK/ɹɪsˈaɪklɪŋ/
Definitions
01the process
n. the activity of sorting and collecting waste like paper, glass, and plastic to make new things.
n. the industrial or domestic process of treating waste materials for reuse in manufacturing.
“Our city has a great system for recycling plastic bottles and old newspapers.”
“The local government invested in advanced sorting technology to improve the efficiency of the city's recycling programme.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general practice.
Synonyms
02the materials
n. the items that you have collected to be recycled.
n. the physical materials or waste products that have been separated for the purpose of being recycled.
“Don't forget to take the recycling out to the bin on Tuesday morning.”
“The facility rejected the entire load because the recycling was contaminated with non-recyclable food waste.”
Usage
Commonly used with the definite article 'the' to refer to a specific batch of items.
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