recirculation

noun

re·​cir·​cu·​la·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌsər-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce recirculation (audio)
plural recirculations
: the act or process of circulating again or causing something to circulate again
… which help convert the steam generated within the reactor back into water for recirculation in the closed loop system.Dave Flessner
… corrected duct leaks to improve recirculation of air and reduce our heating and cooling requirements.Kristin Piester
often used attributively
recirculation pumps

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Rather than overly relying upon risk/reward passes, the USWNT was far more comfortable with recirculation. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024 There could be more complex issues with your water heater or more advanced solutions to the problem, such as the installation of a water recirculation system. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024 Along with the traditional fresh water tank, the van uses a recirculation system that recycles gray water into fresh using a multi-stage filtration process with UV. New Atlas, 18 July 2024 Better yet, invest in a recirculation pump for the hot water heater. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for recirculation 

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recirculation was in 1718

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“Recirculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recirculation. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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