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recyclable Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: R IY0 S AY1 K L AH0 B AH0 L

What Does Recyclable Mean?

Recyclable is an adjective that means Able to be recycled. As a noun, it means An object that can be recycled, such as a soda can.

Recyclable in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymsuseful, utile and reclaimable
Pluralrecyclables

Recyclable Definition (Adjective)

  1. Able to be recycled.

    Soda cans are recyclable.

Recyclable as a Noun

  1. An object that can be recycled, such as a soda can.

    The garbage and recyclables need to be taken out to the street tomorrow.

Synonyms of Recyclable

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Antonyms of Recyclable

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Recyclable in a Sentence

Soda cans are recyclable.

The garbage and recyclables need to be taken out to the street tomorrow.

Word Forms & Grammar

recyclable (not comparable)

recyclable (plural recyclables)

Origin of Recyclable

From recycle + -able.

Quick Answers About Recyclable

Is recyclable an adjective or a noun?

Recyclable is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for recyclable?

You can replace recyclable with words such as useful, utile and reclaimable. See the full list of recyclable synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of recyclable?

The plural of recyclable is recyclables.

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