reclamation

UK
/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

Translations

reclamationnoun
reclamations
pl
The reclamation of the land was necessary after the mining operations.
Рекультивация земли была необходима после горных работ.
The reclamation of the lost property was a lengthy process.
Возврат утраченного имущества был длительным процессом.
The reclamation of the historic building took several years.
Восстановление исторического здания заняло несколько лет.
reclamationadjective
UK
/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən/
Attributive use: denotes relation to reclamation processes (e.g., “reclamation project”).

Definitions

reclamationnoun
The process of claiming something back or of reasserting a right.
The reclamation of their ancestral lands was finally recognized by the authorities.
The process of converting wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation.
The reclamation project transformed the barren desert into fertile farmland.
The recovery of useful substances from waste products.
Reclamation of metals from electronic waste is an important aspect of recycling.
reclamationadjective
Relating to or used for reclamation.
The government launched a reclamation project to drain the marshes.