crematory furnace
1crematory — [krē΄mə tôrē əm] n. [ModL crematorium] 1. a furnace for cremating dead bodies 2. a building with such a furnace in it: Also crematorium [krē΄mə tôrē əm] n. crematoriums [krē′mə tôr΄ē əm ] also [krem′ə tôr΄ē əm] crematoria [krē′mə tôr΄ē …
2Crematory — For the gothic metal band, see Crematory (band). A crematory (also known as a cremator or retort) is a machine in which cremation takes place. Crematories are usually found in funeral homes, cemeteries, or in stand alone facilities. A facility… …
3Crematory — Crematorium Crem a*to ri*um (kr?m ? t? r? ?m), Crematory Crem a*to*ry (kr?m ? t? r?), n.; pl. {Crematoriums} ( [u^]mz), {Crematories} ( r?z). [NL. crematorium, fr. L. cremator.] A furnace for cremating corpses; a building containing such a… …
4crematory — noun (plural ries) Date: 1876 a furnace for cremating; also an establishment containing such a furnace • crematory adjective …
5crematory — cre·ma·to·ry krē mə .tōr ē, krem ə , .tȯr n, pl ries a furnace for cremating also an establishment containing such a furnace crematory adj …
6furnace — n forge, kiln, Brit. oast; blast furnace, re verberatory, smelter, calcar; incinerator, crematory, crematorium; oven, stove, cooker, range, kitchener; hearth, grate, fireplace, Brit. Dial. ingle, firebox; heater, boiler, radiator, hypocaust …
7crematory — /kree meuh tawr ee, tohr ee, krem euh /, n., pl. crematories, adj. n. 1. a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done. 2. a furnace for cremating. adj. 3. of or pertaining to cremation. [1875 80; CREMATE + ORY2] * * * …
8crematory — n. crematorium, furnace, establishment for cremating dead bodies …
9crematory — n crematorium, incinerator, pyre, furnace, burning place …
10crematory — cre•ma•to•ry [[t]ˈkri məˌtɔr i, ˌtoʊr i, ˈkrɛm ə [/t]] n. pl. ries, adj. 1) a funeral establishment or the like where cremation is done 2) a furnace for cremating 3) of or pertaining to cremation • Etymology: 1875–80 …
