incinerator
/ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtə/ · /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtər/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5801 in the learning path
焚烧炉
Definitions
n. A machine or structure that burns waste at high temperatures
焚烧炉
Example
The hospital sends certain waste to a special incinerator.
医院将某些废物送往专用焚烧炉。
Modern incinerators can generate electricity from waste, but their emissions require strict monitoring to protect public health.
现代焚烧炉可以利用废物发电，但其排放需要严格监测，以保护公众健康。
Collocations
- waste incinerator
- industrial incinerator
- incinerator emissions
Word family
- incinerate (v.)
- incineration (n.)
Usage tip
通常指废物焚烧炉；火葬场用crematorium。
FAQ
- What does incinerator mean?
- A machine or structure that burns waste at high temperatures
- How is incinerator pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtə/, US /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
