Meaning & use

Recirculate

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to cause a substance, such as air or liquid, to circulate again through a system

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The car's ventilation system can recirculate cabin air to keep out exhaust fumes.

The hotel pool recirculates and filters its water continuously.

A note on using this word

Common in engineering and HVAC contexts, where a system reuses air, water, or another fluid rather than drawing in a fresh supply.

Words with a similar meaning

recyclecirculate again

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