incinerator

noun (an incinerator, incinerators)

«incinerator» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

An incinerator is a furnace or machine for burning rubbish at very high temperatures until it turns to ash. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography lessons incinerators are one way to get rid of waste; some make electricity from the heat, but they can pollute the air. Phrases: «waste incinerator», «hospital incinerator».

Examples

The town burns its rubbish in an incinerator. tree →
Some incinerators use the heat to make electricity. tree →
People worried about smoke from the new incinerator. tree →
Medical waste goes to a special incinerator. tree →
An incinerator burns 200 tonnes a day; how much in a week? tree →
Recycling means less waste goes to the incinerator. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: incinerate (burn completely). Spelling: in-cin-er-a-tor.

On Mova

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