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upcycle

verb noun

To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
PC
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpsaɪk(ə)l/

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.

  2. To promote into a more productive or useful role.

noun

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

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