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recycled metal

recycled metal

1 2.5
Metal made from old products so it can be used again
  • noun
  • /rɪˈsaɪkəld ˈmɛtəl/
translation icon : metal reciclado
  • But the same can be turned into tiles, or you can use recycled metal tiles, distressed to any look you want.

Examples

  • Working with recycled metal, Breceda estimates that each piece weighs roughly 150 pounds.

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  • Over half the car is apparently made from recycled metal, reflecting Jaguar's interest in sustainability.

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  • Many modern products are made with recycled metal to reduce waste and conserve resources.

  • The artist created a stunning sculpture from recycled metal collected from local factories.

  • Using recycled metal in construction helps to lower environmental impact and save energy.

Antonyms

virgin
  • Specialized
21 5.0

New material that has not been used before

How Recycled

recycled metal
1 2.5
virgin
  • Specialized
21 5.0

Surface Forms

recycled metal singular
recycled metals plural

Morphology

recycle + metal

The meaning 'metal that has been processed and reused' is directly and predictably built from 'recycle' (to treat discarded items for reuse) and 'metal' (a material). The past-participle adjective 'recycled' transparently signals that the metal has been recycled, following a common adjective+noun composition that a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand.

Etymology

Recycled metal gives a simple picture: old metal is recycled, collected, melted down, and made into new things, so it means 'metal that is processed and used again'.