downcycle
1downcycle — /down suy keuhl/, n. a downward course in the business cycle. [1975 80; DOWN1 + CYCLE] * * * …
2downcycle — verb To convert (waste materials etc.) into new materials or products of lesser quality and reduced functionality. Ant: upcycle …
3downcycle — /down suy keuhl/, n. a downward course in the business cycle. [1975 80; DOWN1 + CYCLE] …
4upcycle — verb To convert (waste materials etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality. Ant: downcycle …