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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecycled Material
/riːˈsaɪ.kəld məˈtɪə.ri.əl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance or object that has been processed from waste or scrap into a new usable product.
"The eco-friendly furniture was constructed entirely from recycled material." - 2
Raw substances recovered from consumer or industrial waste streams destined for remanufacturing.
"Manufacturers are increasingly sourcing recycled material to reduce their carbon footprint."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the verb 'recycle' (derived from the prefix re- and the Greek-rooted 'cycle', entering English in the 20th century) with 'material' (from Latin 'materialis', relating to matter). The compound gained significant prominence in environmental science and commerce during the late 20th century sustainability movements.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recycled Material" is said worldwide
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matière recyclée
Transliteration: matière recyclée
"Les vêtements sont fabriqués à partir de matière recyclée."
recyceltes Material
Transliteration: recyceltes Material
"Die Verpackung besteht aus recyceltem Material."
materiale riciclato
Transliteration: materiale riciclato
"Questo prodotto è fatto con materiale riciclato."
material reciclado
Transliteration: material reciclado
"Utilizamos material reciclado para reducir los residuos."
material reciclado
Transliteration: material reciclado
"A nova coleção usa apenas material reciclado."
पुनर्चक्रित सामग्री
Transliteration: punarchakrit samagri
"यह उत्पाद पुनर्चक्रित सामग्री से बना है।"
再生材料
Transliteration: zàishēng cáiliào
"这家公司使用再生材料来保护环境。"
재활용 소재
Transliteration: jaehwaryong sojae
"이 가방은 재활용 소재로 제작되었습니다."
再生素材
Transliteration: saisei sozai
"エコ製品には再生素材が多く使われています。"
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