the act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated; rebirth or renewal
2.
the regrowth by an animal or plant of an organ, tissue, or part that has been lost or destroyed
3. electronics
the use of positive feedback to increase the amplification of a radio frequency stage
regeneration in American English
(rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən)
noun
a regenerating or being regenerated
; specif.,
a.
a being renewed, reformed, or reconstituted
b.
a spiritual rebirth
c. Biology
the renewal or replacement of any hurt or lost part, as the claw of a lobster
d. Electronics
the act or process of regenerating signals
Word origin
ME regeneracioun < LL(Ec) regeneratio
regeneration in Chemical Engineering
(rɪdʒɛnəreɪʃən)
noun
(Chemical Engineering: Adsorption and ion exchange)
Regeneration is the removal of solute which has gathered in an adsorbent or ion exchange substance.
The active separating agent eventually becomes saturated with solute, and regeneration is necessary.
Two types of regeneration can be used to remove spent sorbent from the system.
Regeneration is the removal of solute which has gathered in an adsorbent or ion exchange substance.
Examples of 'regeneration' in a sentence
regeneration
It's had such a positive impact on the regeneration of the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She was there to talk about renewal and regeneration.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In these diseases the normal cell regeneration processes fail.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Talk about the regeneration of an area.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The advance could make many transplants unnecessary and allow the regeneration of brain tissue and limb parts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Is it part of urban regeneration plans?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The distribution of benefits therefore depends on the extent and nature of the economic regeneration that occurs.
Brindley,Tim & Rydin, Yvonne & Stoker, Gerry Remaking Planning: the politics of urban change in the Thatcher years (1989)
It was the perfect opportunity to help with the regeneration of the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is vital for the continuous repair and regeneration of body tissues.
MacIntyre, Anne M. E. Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome - How To Live With It (1989)
Decent transport links are another crucial part of regeneration.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But we are trying to align the learning regeneration of the area with its economic regeneration.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Crossrail is likely to further boost the regeneration of the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
After fasting the rested digestive system can work with increased efficiency to provide good quality nourishment for the process of regeneration.
Turner, Roger Newman The Hayfever Handbook - a summer survival guide (1988)
Birmingham is also considering the idea as part of regeneration plans for the Longbridge area.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The programme's remit covers both environmental and economic regeneration and success varies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They would make the stadium the heart of a 10 billion regeneration of the area.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
At the same time she is equivocal about the regeneration of parts of Hackney.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They comprise part of a major regeneration of the area, expected to cost billions of pounds.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Now it is expected to help to fund the regeneration of part of the richest city in Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
A process of natural regeneration will take place.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
LOCAL economic regeneration plans can go belly up if a major local employer announces redundancies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Downside Certain areas still need regeneration.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Over the last few years, the city of Newcastle has enjoyed an enormous cultural and economic regeneration.
The Sun (2009)
As justification and new birth had served as models for understanding the redemption of persons, a model was needed for the renewal and regeneration of the church.
Christianity Today (2000)
Most of the body's tissues undergo constant regeneration, driven by stem cells that continually divide and mature into tissue cells.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But don't all rush at once - anyone who applies needs to be a practising artist who will play an active part in the regeneration process.