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upcycle

Syllabification: (up·cy·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈəpˌsīkəl/
Definition of upcycle

verb

[with object]
  • reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original:the opportunity to upcycle trash, or turn it into new products, was vast (as adjective upcycled)upcyled furniture

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