recyclable

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English

Etymology

From recycle +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

recyclable (not comparable)

  1. Able to be recycled.
    Soda cans are recyclable.
    • 2005 March 25, “Collooney: Bring centre: another plea”, in Sligo Champion:
      People are reminded again, as before, please do not leave plastic bottles, milk containers or otherwise at the Bring Centre – there are no plastic containers there any longer for such recyclable materials.

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Noun

recyclable (plural recyclables)

  1. An object that can be recycled, such as a soda can.
    The garbage and recyclables need to be taken out to the street tomorrow.
    • 1996, James A. Hufnagel, Kathie Robitz, Barbara Sabella, Kitchens: design, remodel, build, page 28:
      A pull-out trash drawer gives you a place to hide kitchen waste and recyclables.

French

Etymology

From recycler +‎ -able, influenced by English.

Pronunciation

Adjective

recyclable (plural recyclables)

  1. recyclable

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