recirculatingn.
/ˌriːˈsəːkjᵿleɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /rəˈsərkjəˌleɪdɪŋ/, /riˈsərkjəˌleɪdɪŋ/ The action or process of recirculating; = recirculation n.
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1905 J. R. Allen Notes on Heating & Ventilation vii. 106 It is a common error to make the recirculating pipe of a furnace system too small.
1915 Trans. Amer. Soc. Heating & Ventilating Engineers 21 109 (heading) The recirculating of air in a schoolroom in Minneapolis.
1947 T. N. Adlam Radiant Heating 5 It can be arranged to discontinue recirculating and admit all fresh air after the correct room temperature has been attained.
2001 Geogr. Jrnl. 167 237/1 The recirculating of the waste's leachate through the waste mass improves degradation.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
recirculatingadj.
/ˌriːˈsəːkjᵿleɪtɪŋ/, U.S. /rəˈsərkjəˌleɪdɪŋ/, /riˈsərkjəˌleɪdɪŋ/ That recirculates; undergoing or causing recirculation.
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the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement in circle or curve > [adjective] > moving in circle > again or continuously
recirculating1892
the world > action or operation > advantage > usefulness > use (made of things) > [adjective] > re-used > made available for re-use
reclaimed1883
recirculating1892
recirculated1910
salvagedc1920
recycle1926
1892 U.S. Patent 473,263 2/2 These air-currents are circulated in each of the series of compartments through the material, the same air being recirculated many times around in each compartment, thus forming a recirculating current of air.
1934 Chem. Abstr. 28 Index 3078/3 NH3 is introduced into a flowing stream of recirculating aq. liquid.
1975 Offshore Aug. 3/1 (advt.) Even the initial lead slurry, when you use our patented recirculating mixer, will be to the desired weight.
1998 Canal Boat & Inland Waterways Aug. 36/2 This includes having recirculating toilets, that can generate a pungent chemical smell in the hottest weather.
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recirculating ball n. Mechanics a ball bearing running in a closed ball race; chiefly attributive, designating a type of automative steering mechanism.A recirculating ball steering mechanism contains a worm gear that turns inside a toothed block with a threaded hole, the hole containing recirculating ball bearings to reduce friction and wear.
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society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [adjective] > types of steering
self-centring1909
finger-light1925
recirculating ballc1943
soggy1957
1940 Hillsboro (Ohio) Press-Gaz. 6 Dec. 11/1 (advt.) New recirculating ball-bearing steering gear.]
c1943 A. F. Denham 20 Years' Progress Commerc. Motor Vehicles vii. 164 New steefring gear types..[include] the worm and sector on some trucks, cam and lever and twin-lever types which followed the worm-and-nut mechanisms, recirculating ball types, etc.
1980 Times 9 May 26/2 Instead of rack and pinion Toyota has decided to stick with recirculating ball steering.
1999 BBC Top Gear Mag. June 89/2 The steering is of the recirculating-ball variety (standard kit in traditional 4x4s).
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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