re|cy|cle

re|cy|cle «ree SY kuhl», verb, -cled, -cling, noun.

–v.t.

to cause to undergo processes or treatment in order to be used again. Paper, aluminum, and glass are common products that are recycled. »

There is nothing in untouched nature to compare with our extravagant use of energy and our failure to recycle essential materials (Bulletin of Atomic Scientists).

–v.i.

1. to go through a cycle again; go through a new cycle: »

Falcons often recycle (mate and lay more eggs in season) if the first batch is destroyed (Nancy Hicks).

2. to put wastes, garbage, or the like, through a cycle of purification and conversion to useful products: »

Officials agreed that recycling would have a chance to succeed only if separation of garbage were mandatory.

–n.

the act or process of recycling: »

Because internal recycle builds up the chemicals, layer upon layer, the granules are spherical in shape (Scotsman).