cullet in English
- cullet⇄cullet, noun.
fragments of broken or trimmed glass, remelted in making a new mixture of glass or something used as an ingredient of pottery glazes.
Ex. Upstairs, on top of a chest full of cullet (stained glass fragments) (Punch).
cullet in Marathi मराठी
Cullet
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌlɪt/ (English - UK, US)
Definitions
- Recycled broken or waste glass used in glassmaking.
- Scraps of glass collected for remelting and reuse.
Usage Examples
- "The factory uses cullet to reduce the energy required for glass production."
- "Recycling centers collect cullet from discarded bottles."
Etymology
From Middle French "culet," meaning "small piece" or "tail end," related to the French word "cul" (bottom, base).
Synonyms
- Recycled glass
- Glass shards
- Glass scrap
Antonyms
- New glass
- Virgin glass
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Vidrio reciclado | /ˈbiðɾjo reθiklaðo/ |
| French | Calcin | /kal.sɛ̃/ |
| German | Glasscherben | /ɡlaːsˌʃɛʁbən/ |
| Hindi | रीसाइकल किया हुआ कांच | /riː.saɪ.kəl kɪ.jaː hu.aː kaːntʃ/ |
| Chinese | 碎玻璃 | /suì bō lí/ |
| Japanese | 砕けたガラス | /kudaketa garasu/ |
| Russian | Стеклобой | /stʲɪk.lɐˈboj/ |
| Arabic | زجاج مكسور | /zujaaj maksour/ |
| Portuguese | Vidro reciclado | /ˈvidɾu ʁesiklaˈdu/ |
| Bengali | পুনর্ব্যবহৃত কাঁচ | /punorbyabahrito kaach/ |
| Telugu | రీసైకిల్ చేయబడిన గాజు | /riː.saɪ.kil cheya.ba.di.na gaaju/ |
| Marathi | रीसायकल काच | /riː.saː.ja.kəl kaːtʃ/ |
| Tamil | மீள்பயன்படுத்தப்பட்ட கண்ணாடி | /mīḷpayiṉpaṭutta pattā kaṇṇāṭi/ |
| Kannada | ಮರುಬಳಕೆಯ ಗಾಜು | /marubaḷakeya gāju/ |
| Malayalam | വീണ്ടും ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന ഗ്ലാസ് | /vīṇṭu upayōgikkunna glās/ |
| Gujarati | રીસાયકલ કાચ | /riː.sa.ja.kəl kaːtʃ/ |
| Punjabi | ਰੀਸਾਈਕਲ ਕੀਤੇ ਹੋਏ ਕੱਚ | /riː.saɪ.kəl kī.te ho.e kačč/ |
| Urdu | ری سائیکل شیشہ | /ri saikil sheesha/ |
| Odia | ପୁନଃଚକ୍ରଣ କାଞ୍ଚ | /punaḥcakraṇa kāñca/ |
Regional Pronunciations
In American English, cullet is pronounced as /ˈkʌlɪt/ with a clear "u" sound.
In British English, it is pronounced similarly but sometimes with a softer "t" sound.
Historical Usage
Since ancient times, cullet has been used to improve glassmaking efficiency. The practice dates back to the Romans, who recycled broken glassware.
Cultural Nuances
In modern sustainability efforts, cullet is a crucial part of eco-friendly manufacturing, reducing the carbon footprint of glass production.
More Information
Cullet plays a vital role in the glass industry. When added to raw materials, it lowers the melting point, reducing energy consumption. Many countries have strict regulations promoting cullet use to enhance recycling and sustainability. In the circular economy, cullet helps minimize waste and conserve natural resources.