Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incinerator
Noun
/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtər/
Definition
A device or facility used for burning waste material at high temperatures.
Examples
- The old factory had an incinerator for disposing of hazardous materials.
- After the storm, the city used an incinerator to manage the debris efficiently.
- Many incinerators are equipped with filtration systems to minimize emissions.
Meaning
An incinerator is designed to reduce the volume of waste by burning it, converting solid waste into ash, flue gas, and heat.
Synonyms
- burner
- furnace
- combustor
