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

… corrected duct leaks to improve recirculation of air and reduce our heating and cooling requirements.

—Kristin Piester

—often used attributively

recirculation pumps

Examples of recirculation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This recirculation did not pose an additional threat; therefore, school was held as scheduled. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2025

Turn the air recirculation switch to OFF. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025

That keeps the water temperature steady even when someone flushes or the washing machine runs, says Nick Hendrix, general manager at Kingdom Plumbing. Install a smart hot water recirculation system with a booster pump to eliminate the waiting, end the waste, and enhance comfort at home. —Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

Here, campers will find a pullout dry separating toilet and an indoor shower with a recirculation system for conserving water. —New Atlas, 5 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recirculation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration