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recuperative
(re|cu¦pera|tive)
Pronunciation:
/rɪˈkuːpərətɪv/
adjective
1
having the effect of restoring health or strength:
the body’s recuperative powers
2
relating to the action of a recuperator or a similar heat exchanger:
an intercooled recuperative engine
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