Definition of incinerate
incinerated
;incinerating
transitive verb
: to cause to burn to ashes
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Examples of incinerate in a Sentence
The waste is incinerated in a large furnace.
Origin and Etymology of incinerate
Medieval Latin incineratus, past participle of incinerare, from Latin in- + ciner-, cinis ashes; akin to Greek konis dust, ashes
First Known Use: 1555
INCINERATE Defined for English Language Learners
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: to burn (something) completely
INCINERATE Defined for Kids
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incinerated
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: to burn to ashes
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incinerated
;incinerating
: to cause to burn to ashes
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