Regenerative
[ri-jen-er-uh-tiv, -uh-rey-tiv] /rɪˈdʒɛn ər ə tɪv, -əˌreɪ tɪv/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characterized by regeneration.
2.
tending to regenerate.
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