noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of converting (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of upcycle. form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

From upcycle + -ing.

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