1. the process of burning something completely to ashes

Examples

• The incineration of medical waste requires special equipment.
• Many cities use incineration as a method of garbage disposal.
• The incineration plant processes thousands of tons of trash daily.
• Environmental groups oppose the incineration of plastic materials.
• The incineration process reduces waste volume by up to 90 percent.
• Modern incineration facilities include pollution control systems.