reclamation

/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making land suitable for use again, for example by draining water or cleaning pollution.
    • The government funded the reclamation of abandoned mining sites.
    • Land reclamation projects have expanded the coastline in several countries.
    • The reclamation of the swamp created new farmland for the community.
  2. The act of getting something back that was lost or taken away.
    • The reclamation of the stolen artwork took years of investigation.
    • Her reclamation of the family heirloom was a joyful moment.
    • The reclamation of lost data from the crashed computer was successful.
  3. The recovery of useful materials from waste or scrap.
    • Water reclamation systems allow us to reuse wastewater.
    • The company specializes in the reclamation of precious metals from electronics.
    • The reclamation of plastic from the ocean helps reduce pollution.
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