Definitions

1. verb

to burn something, especially to a very hot temperature, so that it is completely destroyed

“The fire department had to incinerate the toxic waste to prevent environmental damage.”

2. verb

to cause something to be completely destroyed or to become completely useless

“Her careless actions incinerated her chances of getting a promotion.”

3. noun

the act of burning something to a very hot temperature, so that it is completely destroyed

“The incineration of the hazardous materials took several days to complete.”