regenerative

adjective

re·gen·er·a·tive | \ ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv ,

-ˈje-nə-rə- , -ˈjen-rə- \

Definition of regenerative

1 : of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2 : tending to regenerate

Examples of regenerative in a Sentence

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When decelerating, the propulsion motor acts as a generator to supply electricity to the battery when slowing down, via regenerative braking. — Eric Adams, WIRED, "The Crazy, Complicated Engineering Inside Honda's New Clarity Hybrid," 27 Apr. 2018 Bharti, who was not involved in the new study, called it a key step on the road to a treatment for dry macular degeneration and a milestone for regenerative medicine. — Melissa Healy, latimes.com, "This retinal implant may one day cure blindness caused by macular degeneration," 5 Apr. 2018 Transition between regenerative and mechanical braking was noticeable in stop-and-go traffic. — star-telegram, "Toyota Camry Hybrid returns for 2018 with the same makeover as the Camry | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 28 Apr. 2018 This is a big step toward regenerative medicine, which can grow spare parts customized for your body. — William Saletan, WSJ, "‘She Has Her Mother’s Laugh’ Review: Biology’s Strange New World," 28 June 2018 Maxwell’s start-stop designs have been used by Continental AG, a leading German automotive manufacturer, and Lamborghini has employed Maxwell’s technology for regenerative braking. — Rob Nikolewski, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego's Maxwell Technologies teams with Volvo to phase out gas-powered cars," 11 May 2018 Some areas may get stuck under several regenerative storm cells capable of dropping a lot of rain in a short amount of time. — Greg Porter, Washington Post, "PM Update: Scattered showers early, with more widespread rain overnight. Wet start to Monday; some clearing late.," 10 June 2018 Dean Kamen, inventor and businessman best known for his invention of the Segway, on launching a center for regenerative medicine in New Hampshire. — Bloomberg.com, "The Bloomberg Baystate Business Hour: Inventors and Fidelity," 1 Aug. 2017 In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a bird with regenerative powers that has come to symbolize rebirth and ascendance from the ashes of the past. — Otis R. Taylor Jr., San Francisco Chronicle, "San Lorenzo High, months after scrapping Rebel Guy, still seeking mascot," 12 Feb. 2018

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