noun
Zorba
Zorba (noun) means a grade of scrap metal made mostly of shredded aluminum, left over after steel and iron are removed from crushed cars. Example: “The recycling plant sorted the zorba before sending it off for aluminum reclamation.”
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A grade of scrap metal made mostly of shredded aluminum, left over after steel and iron are removed from crushed cars.
"The recycling plant sorted the zorba before sending it off for aluminum reclamation."
How to use Zorba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA recycling-industry term for mixed aluminum scrap recovered from shredded vehicles.
When to use it
A technical term used mainly within the scrap metal and recycling trade.
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Etymology
An arbitrary industry code name assigned by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Zorba” mean?
The word “Zorba” means a grade of scrap metal made mostly of shredded aluminum, left over after steel and iron are removed from crushed cars. In plain terms, a recycling-industry term for mixed aluminum scrap recovered from shredded vehicles.
How do you use “Zorba” in a sentence?
Here is “Zorba” used in a sentence: “The recycling plant sorted the zorba before sending it off for aluminum reclamation.”
What part of speech is “Zorba”?
“Zorba” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Zorba?
"Zorba" (noun) means a grade of scrap metal made mostly of shredded aluminum, left over after steel and iron are removed from crushed cars.
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