downcycle
downcycle · downcycles · downcycled · downcycling
To convert into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionalityTo convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionality.
Meaning
1 sensesTo convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of lower quality and reduced functionality.
Origin
Blend of down + recycle.Blend of down + recycle.
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Forms
downcycles, downcycling, downcycled, downcycled| Base form | downcycle · to downcycle |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | downcycles |
| Present participle | downcycling |
| Past simple | downcycled |
| Past participle | downcycled |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle