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reprocess definition

re·proc·ess (rē präses)

transitive verb

  1. to process again so as to reuse
  2. to reclaim plutonium, uranium, etc. from (the spent fuel rods of a nuclear reactor) for reuse

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reprocess Usage Examples

Object

  • plutonium: Japan's domestic atomic power program is based on reprocessed plutonium.

Preposition: at

  • plant: In future all spent fuel is scheduled to be reprocessed at the new Japanese plant in Rokkasho which is presently under construction.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • such: Any nation that wishes to be a nuclear weapons state must have both nuclear reactors and a reprocessing plant such as Sellafield.

Preposition: into

  • product: The cartons are pulped and reprocessed into other paper products.

Modifying Another Word

  • overseas: This trade has allowed for suitable wastes to be reprocessed overseas to the benefit of the global economy and also the environment.

Present participle complement

  • accord: The spent fuel will be transported by sea to Sellafield for reprocessing according to the UKAEA proposal.

Preposition: in

  • favor: OSPAR will be asked to oppose reprocessing in favor of long-term dry storage of the spent fuel.

Preposition: of

  • fuel: The proposed plant will work with wastes from the reprocessing of fuel at Dounreay.
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