incineration
/ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃn/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6786 in the learning path
焚化；焚烧
Definitions
n. The process of burning waste until it becomes ash.
焚化；焚烧
Example
The hospital sends certain waste away for incineration.
医院把某些废弃物送到别处焚烧处理。
Waste incineration can generate electricity, but strict controls are needed to limit harmful emissions.
垃圾焚烧可以发电，但需要严格管控以限制有害排放。
Collocations
- waste incineration
- incineration plant
- incineration process
Word family
- incinerate (v.)
- incinerator (n.)
Usage tip
通常为不可数名词，常用于垃圾处理话题。
FAQ
- What does incineration mean?
- The process of burning waste until it becomes ash.
- How is incineration pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃn/, US /ɪnˌsɪnəˈreɪʃn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
