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reject

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ʁɨˈʒɐjtu/re·jei·to

Definition

1

Something discarded as unsatisfactory or useless, especially in an industrial process.

Usage examples

The mining rejects were stored in a tailings pond.
The quality control system separates the final product from the rejects.

Common combinations

industrial rejectsmining rejects