reprocessed material
[ˌriːˈprɒsɛst məˈtɪəriəl]
nounpl: reprocessed materials
material reprocessado
1. Raw material or substance that has been collected, treated, and prepared for reuse in manufacturing or industrial processes, often derived from waste or used products
The factory uses reprocessed material from recycled plastics to manufacture new containers.
A fábrica utiliza material reprocessado de plásticos reciclados para fabricar novos recipientes.
2. In nuclear industry, spent nuclear fuel that has been chemically treated to separate usable fissile material from waste products
Reprocessed material from spent fuel rods can be used in new reactor cores.
O material reprocessado de barras de combustível gasto pode ser utilizado em novos núcleos de reatores.
3. Any substance that has undergone treatment or refinement to restore or alter its properties for secondary use
The construction company incorporated reprocessed material to reduce environmental impact.
A empresa de construção incorporou material reprocessado para reduzir o impacto ambiental.
The term 'reprocessed material' reflects growing environmental consciousness in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's increasingly used in sustainability initiatives and industrial contexts, particularly in the automotive and packaging sectors. In the USA, the term is fundamental to the circular economy movement and waste reduction strategies, especially in states with strong environmental regulations. In Portugal, the concept aligns with EU directives on waste management and resource efficiency.
Related Idioms & Phrases
closing the loop (on reprocessed material)
giving material a second life
circular manufacturing with reprocessed material
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