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recycling

The correct spelling is recycling.

How to pronounce recycling

verb

Say it like: Res-ycl-ing

The correct spelling is recycling. To break down and reuse component materials. For example: "Both paper and plastic can be recycled."

Usage Examples

Both paper and plastic can be recycled.

Sulfur recycles in the sulfur cycle.

He plans to haul the recycling in on Saturday.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To break down and reuse component materials.
  2. 2.To reuse as a whole.
  3. 3.To collect or place in a bin for recycling.
  4. 4.To be recycled.
  5. 5.To discard into a recycling bin.

noun

  1. 1.The practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use.
  2. 2.Those materials culled for recycling.

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