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Recyclable: meaning, definitions and examples

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recyclable

 

[ ˌriːˈsaɪkləbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

material capability

Recyclable refers to materials or products that can be processed and transformed into new materials after their initial use. This contributes to the reduction of waste and the conservation of resources by reusing materials rather than discarding them. Common recyclable materials include paper, glass, plastic, and metals.

Synonyms

recoverable, repurposable, reusable.

Examples of usage

  • This bottle is recyclable.
  • The city encourages using recyclable items.
  • Recyclable materials help reduce landfill waste.

Translations

Translations of the word "recyclable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reciclável

🇮🇳 पुनर्नवीनीकरण योग्य

🇩🇪 recycelbar

🇮🇩 dapat didaur ulang

🇺🇦 переробний

🇵🇱 recyklingowy

🇯🇵 リサイクル可能な

🇫🇷 recyclable

🇪🇸 reciclable

🇹🇷 geri dönüşümlü

🇰🇷 재활용 가능

🇸🇦 قابل لإعادة التدوير

🇨🇿 recyklovatelný

🇸🇰 recyklovateľný

🇨🇳 可回收的

🇸🇮 recikliran

🇮🇸 endurvinnanlegur

🇰🇿 қайта өңдеуге болатын

🇬🇪 გადამუშავებადი

🇦🇿 təkrar emal oluna bilən

🇲🇽 reciclable

Etymology

The term 'recyclable' originates from the word 'recycle,' which itself was formed in the mid-20th century. The prefix 're-' implies repetition or restoration, while 'cycle' comes from the Greek word 'kyklos,' meaning circle or wheel. This term reflects the process of taking used materials and processing them to create new products, thus completing a 'cycle' of usage. The notion gained significant traction during the environmental movements of the 1970s and 1980s, as awareness about waste management and resource conservation increased. The practice of recycling has since become an integral part of sustainability efforts across the globe. By 1990, the term was widely recognized, and recycling programs were established in numerous communities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,842, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.