incinerator
word
Definition
A machine or facility that burns waste at very high temperatures until it turns to ash.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used regarding waste management, hospitals, or industrial settings. Usually refers to large stationary machines, not household devices. Not to be confused with 'crematorium' (for human remains).
Spanish: incineradorPortuguese (BR): incineradorPortuguese (PT): incineradorChinese (Simplified): 焚烧炉Chinese (Traditional): 焚化爐Hindi: इनसीनरेटरArabic: محرقة
Example Sentences
The city built a new incinerator to handle trash.
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Medical waste is destroyed in an incinerator.
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The old incinerator was shut down last year.
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All our waste goes to the incinerator instead of a landfill now.
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They had to upgrade the incinerator to meet new air quality standards.
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If you look to your right, you’ll see the main incinerator for the whole district.
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