verb
reprocess
Reprocess (verb) means to put something through a process again.
verb
1
To put something through a process again.
2
To extract the fissile material (mainly uranium and plutonium) remaining in spent nuclear reactor fuel, allowing it to be recycled into fresh nuclear fuel or (for plutonium and/or uranium-233 from some specialized breeder reactors) used to build nuclear weapons; may also extend to recovering nonfissile but fertile elements remaining in spent reactor fuel (such as thorium), or precious metals produ
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What is the meaning of reprocess?
"reprocess" (verb) means to put something through a process again.
What is another word for reprocess?
Other words for "reprocess" include reuse, recycle.
What are the different meanings of reprocess?
"reprocess" has 2 main meanings: 1. To put something through a process again; 2. To extract the fissile material (mainly uranium and plutonium) remaining in spent nuclear reactor fuel, allowing it to be recycled into fresh nuclear fuel or (for plutonium and/or uranium-233 from some specialized breeder reactors) used to build nuclear weapons; may also extend to recovering nonfissile but fertile elements remaining in spent reactor fuel (such as thorium), or precious metals produ.
