Reclamation/ˌrekləˈmeɪʃn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Environment Focus Often used in ecological contexts to refer to restoration of damaged environments. The reclamation project helped revive the coastal wetlands. Pro Tip 2/3Waste Conversion Describes the transformation of waste into new materials or products. A tire reclamation facility turns old tires into playground surfaces. Pro Tip 3/3Industrial Context Common in discussions about industry converting unusable land for production. The company specializes in land reclamation for new factories.