upcycle

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l/

Noun

upcycle noun

A period of a cycle where something is increasing or improving.

Verb

upcycle verb

To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
To promote into a more productive or useful role.

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Synonyms

recycle ecycle repurpose reutilise reculture recicle recyclize cannibalise re-purpose retro-engineer re-use urban renew retransform reexchange re-wear refeed

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