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Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between love and a garbage disposal unit. Everywhere they have chosen the garbage disposal unit.
Guy Debord

Meaning of "garbage disposal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL

garbage disposal  [ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ dɪˈspəʊzəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Garbage disposal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GARBAGE DISPOSAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

garbage disposal

Garbage disposal unit

A garbage disposal unit or waste disposal unit is a device, usually electrically powered, installed under a kitchen sink between the sink's drain and the trap which shreds food waste into pieces small enough—generally less than 2 mm —to pass through plumbing. Garbage disposal units are widely used in North American households, but far less commonly used elsewhere.

Definition of garbage disposal in the English dictionary

The definition of garbage disposal in the dictionary is the disposal of domestic waste matter. Other definition of garbage disposal is a kitchen appliance used in the home to dispose of garbage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GARBAGE DISPOSAL


carousal
kəˈraʊzəl
counterproposal
ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəl
deposal
dɪˈpəʊzəl
disposal
dɪˈspəʊzəl
espousal
ɪˈspaʊzəl
exposal
ɪkˈspəʊzəl
hosel
ˈhəʊzəl
housel
ˈhaʊzəl
hyperarousal
ˌhaɪpərəˈraʊzəl
losel
ˈləʊzəl
mousle
ˈmaʊzəl
nousle
ˈnaʊzəl
overarousal
ˌəʊvərəˈraʊzəl
predisposal
ˌpriːdɪsˈpəʊzəl
proposal
prəˈpəʊzəl
serosal
sɪˈrəʊzəl
spousal
ˈspaʊzəl
supposal
səˈpəʊzəl
tousle
ˈtaʊzəl
transposal
trænˈspəʊzəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

garb
garbage
garbage can
garbage chute
garbage collection
garbage collector
garbage disposal unit
garbage man
garbage shute
garbage truck
garbagey
garbagy
garbanzo
garbe
garble
garbled
garbler
garbless
garbo
garboard

WORDS THAT END LIKE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

bomb disposal
mine disposal
mucosal
neurosal
petrosal
refuse disposal
reposal
sclerosal
sewage disposal
squamosal
submucosal
thimerosal
waste disposal

Synonyms and antonyms of garbage disposal in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «garbage disposal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Find out the translation of garbage disposal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of garbage disposal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «garbage disposal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

垃圾处理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

triturador de basura
570 millions of speakers

English

garbage disposal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कचरा निपटान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التخلص من القمامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вывоз мусора
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coleta de lixo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবর্জনা নিষ্পত্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´élimination des déchets
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pelupusan sampah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Müllabfuhr
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生ごみ処理機
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

쓰레기 처리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pembuangan sampah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

xử lý rác thải
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குப்பை அகற்றல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कचरा विल्हेवाट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çöp öğütücü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

smaltimento dei rifiuti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wywóz śmieci
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вивезення сміття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aruncarea gunoiului
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποκομιδής απορριμμάτων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vullisverwydering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sophantering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

søppeltømming
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of garbage disposal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GARBAGE DISPOSAL»

The term «garbage disposal» is quite widely used and occupies the 31.175 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about garbage disposal

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2 QUOTES WITH «GARBAGE DISPOSAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word garbage disposal.
1
Guy Debord
Young people everywhere have been allowed to choose between love and a garbage disposal unit. Everywhere they have chosen the garbage disposal unit.
2
Phil McGraw
There is nothing wrong with your marriage if you're dealing with bills and kids and the broken garbage disposal and in-laws and work demands. That's a normal marriage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GARBAGE DISPOSAL»

Discover the use of garbage disposal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to garbage disposal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Garbage Disposal
Discusses the monumental amount of garbage being generated every day worldwide and the efforts being taken to reduce, recycle, or reuse garbage.
Deborah Jackson Bedford, 2005
2
All-new Hints from Heloise: A Household Guide for the '90s
If you own a garbage disposal, you know how they speed cleanup. Here are some tips on keeping that disposal grinding and flushing away for many years. • ALWAYS run lots of water while using it and for a few seconds after use. This is the ...
Heloise, 1989
3
The Way Kitchens Work: The Science Behind the Microwave, ...
" "Why is only one side of aluminum foil shiny""?" and" Is it better to use cold or hot water in a garbage" "disposal?" are among the questions answered in this guide that reveals the hidden science of the kitchen and its trappings.
Ed Sobey, 2010
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Garbage in the Cities: Refuse, Reform, and the Environment
See also Louis L. Tribus, "Refuse and Garbage Disposal — A General Survey," American Journal of Public Health 6 (December 1916): 1307- 14. 49. "Refuse Disposal in America," Engineering News 58 (July 25, 1908): 85. See also S. Whinery ...
Martin V. Melosi, 1981
5
Rubbish!: The Archaeology of Garbage
Rubbish! is their witty and erudite investigation into all aspects of the phenomenon of garbage. Rathje and Murphy show what the study of garbage tells us about a population's demographics and buying habits.
William L. Rathje, Cullen Murphy, 2001
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Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards
When you're looking at a garbage disposal with direct wiring, the wire to the garbage disposal should be protected with flexible conduit. Non-metallic cable is not permitted. Armored cable (BX) should be used. Watch for a weak connection  ...
Carson Dunlop, 2003
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Electrical Systems
FIGURE 6.22 Garbage Disposal Switches The garbage disposal switch is best mounted above the counter or in the cupboard below the sink rather than on the front face of the base cabinets where it is prone to damage STRATEGY no one ...
Carson Dunlop, 2003
8
The Rodale Book of Composting: Easy Methods for Every Gardener
... bacteria in the compost heap. Nevertheless, shredding does speed up the process. A. Disposal. Diverter. Your garbage disposal, slightly modified, can also be a source of ready-for-the-compost-pile ground kitchen wastes. The Kich'n Kom - ...
Deborah L. Martin, Grace Gershuny, 1992
9
The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly House Cleaning: ...
If your sink has a garbage disposal, clean it once a week to remove greasy residue and lingering food odors. First, run the disposal while putting six ice cubes down the drain. The ice will help remove grease on the blades. Follow the ice with a ...
Anne Kocsis, 2010
10
Clean House Clean Planet
For That Smelly Garbage Disposal Lemon Iced Odors accumulate in disposals around the blades, underneath the rubber rims, and in the sink trap in the pipe. Grease is notorious for causing disposal problems and odors. Here's how to help  ...
Karen Logan, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GARBAGE DISPOSAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term garbage disposal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Waste mgmt rocks Colva gram sabha - The Times of India
While gram sabha members demanded an explanation from the panchayat over its failure to put in place a garbage disposal system, sarpanch ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
2
Why monsoon need not be a nightmare in Delhi - Hindustan Times
In the absence of a garbage disposal system, the trash from homes and shops is stuffed into the drains, choking them. So the run-offs mixed ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
3
Outbreak at Sunny Side illustrates oversight problem
... temperature of food, pests, how food is handled, how well utensils are being cleaned, where chemicals are stored and garbage disposal. «Montgomery Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
Mahama threatens to ban plastic products | General News 2015-07-13
He said the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra had exposed the negative effects of indiscriminate garbage disposal. Dr Michael Abu ... «GhanaWeb, Jul 15»
5
Garbage Piles up Across the City as Sanitation Workers Continue …
About 86 monsoon emergency teams with 400 workers were also utilised for garbage disposal. TALKS FAIL : The State Government ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
6
Food waste could be converted into energy to power WA homes …
In the Swedish city of Malmo, some apartments have kitchen waste grinders that are connected to a vacuum garbage disposal system. «Perth Now, Jul 15»
7
Garbage in open plots continues to trouble residents
Though the dumping has been stopped after TOI report, residents demand proper cleaning of the plots and effective garbage disposal before ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
Wilmington may get new trash collection fees, bins
The measure is aimed at increasing recycling and cutting the $2 million spent annually for garbage disposal. The plan, backed by Mayor ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
9
GHMC to Buy Auto Trolleys for Garbage Disposal
HYDERABAD: Continuing its efforts to transform Hyderabad into a clean and beautiful city, the Swachh committee appointed by the state ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
10
Faulty cellular 'garbage disposal' implicated in Alzheimer's
One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is deposits of beta-amyloid - a faulty protein - in the brain. Surrounding these deposits or plaques ... «Medical News Today, Jul 15»

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