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 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 The air recirculation button helps keep your car's cabin cool in hot weather. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 The recirculation button is a total game changer, especially in heat waves. —

Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for recirculation

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