reclamation

noun
UK: /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/
US: /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/

  1. The process of returning land to its former condition, such as after mining.

    1. The reclamation of the land will take many years to complete.
    2. After years of environmental damage, the reclamation project aims to restore the wetlands.

  2. The recovery of useful substances from waste products.

    1. Waste reclamation helps reduce landfill waste and pollution.
    2. The city invested in a new plant for the reclamation of recyclable materials.

  3. The act of making something useful again.

    1. The reclamation of the old factory created space for artists.
    2. Efforts focused on the reclamation of the city's abandoned waterfront area.

Synonyms

restoration recovery rehabilitation renewal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reclamation" in English means: The process of returning land to its former condition, such as after mining., The recovery of useful substances from waste products., The act of making something useful again..

The phonetic transcription of "reclamation" is /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reclamation": restoration, recovery, rehabilitation, renewal.

Example usage of "reclamation": "The reclamation of the land will take many years to complete.". More examples on the page.