recoverable

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These materials are often considered waste, but they may still contain valuable elements that were not economically recoverable at the time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

She said: "Based on the fireball trajectory, the event occurred over the North Sea so, sadly, we do not expect any recoverable meteorites."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Proved reserves” represent oil deemed recoverable under certain technical and economic assumptions, but not necessarily oil that can be produced quickly or cheaply.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Initial estimates indicate the reservoirs could contain 30 million to 110 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent, the company said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Problem may be recoverable with remote update of Pathfinder.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir