recirculation
noun
re·cir·cu·la·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌsər-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
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
Dave Flessner… corrected duct leaks to improve recirculation of air and reduce our heating and cooling requirements.—Kristin Piester
—often used attributivelyKristin Piesterrecirculation pumps
Examples of recirculation in a Sentence
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Cold starts always present a challenge while meeting efficiency regulations, so post-injections help to quickly warm up the catalyst mounted near the engine—which also contributes to the need for an effective engine-gas recirculation system as well as additional heating and cooling solutions.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Next, stay river-right of the low-head dam recirculation before dropping into a series of ledge holes and waves.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2023
The hydrology plan—including wetland water recirculation, rainwater collection, and land terracing—reverses damage from poor farming practices and extreme weather, leading to less municipal water usage, more wildlife, and a cooler environment.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
In the car, remember to use the air recirculation button to avoid pulling in polluted air from outside.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2023
More than two decades later, these bits are now ripe for recirculation on social media.
—Jasmine Li, New York Times, 24 July 2023
That Water Needs Upkeep Standing water is a mosquito’s best friend, so even a slight recirculation of the water is beneficial.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 19 May 2023
Keep doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2023
In this case, these units should additionally be set to recirculation mode to ensure exterior air isn't seeping inside.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2023
Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Next, stay river-right of the low-head dam recirculation before dropping into a series of ledge holes and waves.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2023
The hydrology plan—including wetland water recirculation, rainwater collection, and land terracing—reverses damage from poor farming practices and extreme weather, leading to less municipal water usage, more wildlife, and a cooler environment.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
In the car, remember to use the air recirculation button to avoid pulling in polluted air from outside.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2023
More than two decades later, these bits are now ripe for recirculation on social media.
—Jasmine Li, New York Times, 24 July 2023
That Water Needs Upkeep Standing water is a mosquito’s best friend, so even a slight recirculation of the water is beneficial.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 19 May 2023
Keep doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2023
In this case, these units should additionally be set to recirculation mode to ensure exterior air isn't seeping inside.
—Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1718, in the meaning defined above
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“Recirculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recirculation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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