# incinerator

/ˌɪnˈsɪnɝˌeɪtɝ/ (US) · /ɪnsˈɪnəɹˌeɪtɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/incinerator
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a large machine that burns trash or waste at very high temperatures. It is used to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into landfills.

For teachers: a large furnace used for the high-temperature combustion of waste materials. Often used in industrial or municipal contexts to manage refuse and generate energy.

## Examples

- The city built a new incinerator to handle the trash.
- Modern incinerators are designed to capture harmful gases before they are released into the atmosphere.
- While the incinerator significantly reduced the volume of solid waste, the facility faced strict regulatory scrutiny regarding its emissions and the potential for toxic ash byproducts.

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