recycling
word · lemma: recycle
Definition
The process of collecting and turning used materials, like paper or plastic, into new products to reduce waste and save resources.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in environmental and everyday contexts. Often appears as 'recycling bin', 'recycling center'. Only refers to materials and waste, not metaphorical cycles. Not used as a verb; 'recycle' is the verb form.
Spanish: reciclajePortuguese (BR): reciclagemPortuguese (PT): reciclagemChinese (Simplified): 回收利用 - 回收 (环保)Chinese (Traditional): 回收利用 - 回收 (環保)Hindi: पुनर्चक्रणArabic: إعادة التدويرBengali: রিসাইক্লিং - পুনর্ব্যবহারRussian: переработкаJapanese: リサイクルVietnamese: tái chếKorean: 재활용Turkish: geri dönüşümUrdu: دوبارہ استعمال - ری سائیکلنگIndonesian: daur ulang
Example Sentences
Recycling is good for the environment.
basic
We have a recycling bin in the kitchen.
basic
Recycling helps reduce waste.
basic
Do you separate your trash for recycling?
natural
Our city collects recycling every Wednesday.
natural
Some people don’t realize how important recycling really is.
natural