Recirculate: meaning, definitions and examples

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recirculate

 

[ ˌriːˈsɜːrkjʊleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water systems

To recirculate means to circulate something again or to return it for reuse. This term is often used in the context of fluids, like water or air, in systems designed to distribute them efficiently. In environmental engineering, recirculation plays a critical role in processes such as water treatment or HVAC systems. The goal of recirculation is to minimize waste and save resources by reusing materials or energy.

Synonyms

recycle, reprocess, reuse

Examples of usage

  • The system is designed to recirculate water.
  • We need to recirculate the air within the building.
  • This pump helps recirculate the coolant efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "recirculate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recircular

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रवाहित करना

🇩🇪 zirkulieren

🇮🇩 sirkulasi kembali

🇺🇦 рециркулювати

🇵🇱 recyrkulować

🇯🇵 再循環する

🇫🇷 recirculer

🇪🇸 recircular

🇹🇷 dolaşmak

🇰🇷 재순환하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تدوير

🇨🇿 recirkulovat

🇸🇰 recirkulovať

🇨🇳 再循环

🇸🇮 recirkulirati

🇮🇸 endurnýta

🇰🇿 қайта айналдыру

🇬🇪 ახალი ცირკულაცია

🇦🇿 təkrar dövriyyəyə buraxmaq

🇲🇽 recircular

Etymology

The word 'recirculate' originates from the Latin root 'circulare,' which means 'to form a circle' or 'to go round.' This Latin term is derived from 'circulus,' meaning 'small circle.' The prefix 're-' suggests repetition, indicating the concept of circulating something again. Recirculation as a term gained popularity with the advancements in engineering and environmental science, particularly during the 20th century as technology required more efficient systems for managing resources. The practice of recirculating air and water has become more prominent in discussions about sustainability and energy efficiency in modern society.