wasteburner
nounUK /ˈweɪstˌbɜːnə/
US /ˈweɪstˌbɝːnɚ/
A wasteburner is a machine that burns trash to get rid of it.
The city uses a wasteburner to turn old garbage into heat for nearby homes.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person whose job is to burn waste materials.
The wasteburner worked at the plant, feeding rubbish into the furnace.
3. A furnace or stove designed to burn rubbish for fuel.
They installed a small wasteburner in the shed to heat it cheaply.
4. A device on a ship or train that destroys waste onboard.
The crew used the wasteburner to dispose of paper and food scraps at sea.