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incineration

/ɪnsɪnəˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does incineration mean?

noun

The process of burning or reducing to ashes, especially on a large scale, often as a method of waste disposal. The act of burning something completely.

Example

"The city's incineration plant was a major source of pollution in the area."

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