incinerator
noun
in·cin·er·a·tor in-ˈsi-nə-ˌrā-tər 
: one that incinerates
especially : a furnace or a container for incinerating waste materials
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An onboard waste incinerator minimizes black-water discharge, while a silicon antifouling coating on the hull avoids the use of toxic paints. 
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 The group fears the only hazardous waste incinerator licensed in Illinois could accept PFAS waste and release the chemicals into surrounding communities. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022 This measure also included a provision allowing the building of a garbage incinerator in Rome, which The Guardian says the Five Star Movement has long opposed. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 19 July 2022 As a result, at a time of inflation, record-breaking drought and war in Europe, Italy’s government is cracking over a garbage incinerator. Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The bill, aimed at helping businesses and households with high energy prices, also contained a provision for a trash incinerator in Rome, a project the Five Stars opposes. Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The controversial solid-waste incinerator in Detroit, which was shut down after exceeding pollution emissions standards, will be demolished this year. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2022 In 1998, an incinerator replaced open-air burning -- but the fumes contained unsafe levels of toxic dioxin and the incinerators were shut down shortly after. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 25 Jan. 2022 Conte has also vehemently opposed using government money to build a garbage incinerator to alleviate Rome’s devastating trash problems. Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 See More
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2022 The group fears the only hazardous waste incinerator licensed in Illinois could accept PFAS waste and release the chemicals into surrounding communities. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2022 This measure also included a provision allowing the building of a garbage incinerator in Rome, which The Guardian says the Five Star Movement has long opposed. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 19 July 2022 As a result, at a time of inflation, record-breaking drought and war in Europe, Italy’s government is cracking over a garbage incinerator. Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The bill, aimed at helping businesses and households with high energy prices, also contained a provision for a trash incinerator in Rome, a project the Five Stars opposes. Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 14 July 2022 The controversial solid-waste incinerator in Detroit, which was shut down after exceeding pollution emissions standards, will be demolished this year. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2022 In 1998, an incinerator replaced open-air burning -- but the fumes contained unsafe levels of toxic dioxin and the incinerators were shut down shortly after. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 25 Jan. 2022 Conte has also vehemently opposed using government money to build a garbage incinerator to alleviate Rome’s devastating trash problems. Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
incinerator
noun
in·cin·er·a·tor in-ˈsi-nə-ˌrā-tər
: a furnace or a container for burning waste materials