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incinerated

 

[ ɪnˈsɪnəreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

burn completely

Incinerated refers to the process of burning something completely, often to ashes. This term is commonly used in waste management where materials are disposed of by combustion at high temperatures. It can also apply to the destruction of documents or other items that need to be eliminated to prevent access. Incineration is often used in medical facilities for disposing of hazardous waste and in various industries to minimize landfill use.

Synonyms

burned, destroyed, eliminated, obliterated

Examples of usage

  • The waste was incinerated at the facility.
  • He incinerated his old documents to protect his information.
  • Medical waste needs to be incinerated properly.
  • The forest fire incinerated thousands of acres.
  • The evidence was incinerated to ensure no trace was left.

Translations

Translations of the word "incinerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incinerado

🇮🇳 जलाया गया

🇩🇪 verbrannt

🇮🇩 dibakar

🇺🇦 спалений

🇵🇱 spalony

🇯🇵 焼却された

🇫🇷 incinéré

🇪🇸 incinerado

🇹🇷 yakılmış

🇰🇷 소각된

🇸🇦 تم حرقه

🇨🇿 spálený

🇸🇰 spálený

🇨🇳 焚烧的

🇸🇮 sežgan

🇮🇸 brunninn

🇰🇿 жандырылған

🇬🇪 წვისგან

🇦🇿 yandırılmış

🇲🇽 incinerado

Etymology

The term 'incinerate' originates from the Latin word 'incinerare,' which means 'to reduce to ashes.' 'In-' in Latin is a prefix meaning 'in' or 'into,' and 'cinerare' comes from 'cineris,' meaning 'ashes.' The word made its way into English in the early 19th century, particularly gaining relevance with the rise of industrial waste management practices. The advent of incineration technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries reflected the need for efficient ways to handle increasing amounts of waste in urban areas. Over time, incineration has evolved to include advanced methods that minimize emissions and maximize energy recovery, making the term and its applications increasingly significant in environmental discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,935, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.