Word
incinerated
Phoneticsin·cin·er·at·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ɪnsˈɪnəɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
v. to burn something completely until only ash is left. You use this for rubbish, waste, or documents destroyed by very hot fire.
v. to burn material completely to ash, typically at high temperature in a controlled furnace or facility.
Examples
“They incinerate old files to keep data safe.”
“The hospital incinerated contaminated waste in a sealed furnace to prevent infection.”
“After the archive flood, officials incinerated waterlogged records that could not be restored, documenting each batch before destruction.”
Examples
simple
“They incinerate old files to keep data safe.”
contextual
“The hospital incinerated contaminated waste in a sealed furnace to prevent infection.”
complex
“After the archive flood, officials incinerated waterlogged records that could not be restored, documenting each batch before destruction.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “incinerated” in context.
Verb
01. be incinerated
“All infected clothing must be incinerated to stop the disease.”
verb + verb
02. get incinerated
“If you throw plastic in the furnace, it will get incinerated immediately.”
verb + verb
03. incinerated at plant
“Household rubbish was incinerated at a plant outside the city.”
verb + prep + noun
04. incinerated in furnace
“The waste was incinerated in a furnace at 1000 degrees.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. completely incinerated
“The files were completely incinerated before the police arrived.”
adv + verb
06. instantly incinerated
“The paper was instantly incinerated when it touched the lava.”
adv + verb
Noun
07. incinerated documents
“The safe contained incinerated documents that could not be read.”
adj + noun
08. incinerated remains
“Police found only incinerated remains inside the burnt warehouse.”
adj + noun
09. be completely incinerated
“The waste must be completely incinerated before disposal.”
10. be incinerated at high temperature
“Medical waste must be incinerated at high temperature to kill germs.”
11. have documents incinerated
“The company had confidential documents incinerated for security.”
12. incinerated beyond recognition
“The car was incinerated beyond recognition in the wildfire.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Commercial fridges can contain ammonia.”
Once removed and isolated, he says: “The refrigerants can be recycled and reused or, in the case of some of the old ones, they would need to be incinerated.” “The environmental agency estimates that five million tons of hazardous waste are incinerated annually in the United States.” “July 23 (Reuters) - U.S.-funded contraceptives worth nearly $10 million are being sent to France from Belgium to be incinerated, after Washington rejected offers from the United Nations and family planning organisations to buy or ship the supplies to poor nations, two sources told Reuters.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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