crematory furnace

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• crematory — [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 …   English World dictionary

• Crematory — 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… …   Wikipedia

• Crematory — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• crematory — noun (plural ries) Date: 1876 a furnace for cremating; also an establishment containing such a furnace • crematory adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• crematory — 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 …   Medical dictionary

• furnace — 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 …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• crematory — /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] * * * …   Universalium

• crematory — n. crematorium, furnace, establishment for cremating dead bodies …   English contemporary dictionary

• crematory — n crematorium, incinerator, pyre, furnace, burning place …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• crematory — 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 …   From formal English to slang

• Missouri Crematory — The Missouri Crematory was the sixth modern crematory built in the United States and holds the distinction of being the first crematory built west of the Mississippi River. The crematory is located at 3211 Sublette Avenue in St. Louis, just… …   Wikipedia