reprocessing
ˌriːˈprɑːsɛsɪŋ
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Definition of reprocessing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
repeat worksecond or subsequent processing of materials
  • Reprocessing of waste can reduce environmental impact.
recycling
2.
dataTECH.the act of processing data again for accuracyTECH.
  • Reprocessing data ensures the results are reliable.
3.
nuclear physicsTECH.extracting valuable materials from used nuclear fuelTECH.
  • Reprocessing is crucial for recycling nuclear fuel.
reclaiming recycling

Adjective

1.
recyclingrelated to making materials reusable through treatment
  • The reprocessing plant focuses on recycling plastics.
recyclable reusable
2.
nuclearTECH.involving treatment of spent nuclear fuel for reuseTECH.
  • Reprocessing facilities handle spent nuclear fuel efficiently.
reclaiming recycling reusing
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Origin of reprocessing

Latin, re (again) + processus (process)

Terms with reprocessing included in their meaning

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EDMRacr.
acr: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
therapy using eye movements to help with trauma
EMDRacr.
acr: eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
therapy to help with trauma
environment
activity of collecting and reprocessing used substances so they can be reused
manufacturing
related to the process of reprocessing or reworking

Examples of reprocessing in a sentence

  • The company invested in reprocessing technology.
  • The team focused on reprocessing to correct errors.
  • Reprocessing was necessary to update the database.
  • The facility focuses on reprocessing to recover plutonium.
  • Reprocessing reduces the need for new uranium mining.
  • Reprocessing techniques are vital for waste management.

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  1. French:retraitement, de retraitement, ...
  2. German:Wiederaufbereitung, wiederaufbereitend, ...
  3. Italian:riprocessamento, di riciclaggio, ...
  4. Spanish:reprocesamiento, de reprocesamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:reprocessamento, de reprocessamento, ...
  6. Chinese:再处理, 再处理的, ...
  7. Japanese:再処理, 再処理の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة الْمُعَالَجَة, إِعادِيّ المَعالَجَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִבּוּד מֵחָדָשׁ, לְמִחְזוּר, ...
  10. Russian:переработка, перерабатывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переробка, переробний, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनर्प्रसंस्करण, पुनर्चक्रण, ...
reprocess
riːˈprəʊsɛs

Definition of reprocess - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
process anewRareprocess again or differentlyRare
  • The factory had to reprocess the materials due to defects..
recycle rework
2.
nuclearTECH.extract usable materials from spent nuclear fuelTECH.
  • The plant will reprocess the spent fuel rods.
reclaim recover recycle
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Origin of reprocess

Latin, re- (again) + process (proceed)

Examples of reprocess in a sentence

  • The company will reprocess the waste materials.
  • They plan to reprocess the waste next month.
  • Reprocessing facilities are heavily regulated.

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  1. French:retraiter, traiter, ...
  2. German:wiederaufbereiten, aufarbeiten, ...
  3. Italian:ri-elaborare, riciclare, ...
  4. Spanish:reprocesar, reciclar, ...
  5. Portuguese:reprocessar, ...
  6. Chinese:重新处理, 再处理, ...
  7. Japanese:再処理する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعَادَ مُعَالَجَة, استخلصَ المواد المفيدة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעַבֵּד מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:переработать, перерабатывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переробити, переробляти, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनः प्रक्रिया करना, पुनः संसाधित करना, ...
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