das Müllheizkraftwerk
Translation
waste-to-energy plant, waste incineration plant
Examples
Das Müllheizkraftwerk erzeugt Strom und Wärme.
The waste-to-energy plant generates electricity and heat.
Ein neues Müllheizkraftwerk wurde gebaut.
A new waste-to-energy plant was built.
Grammar Patterns
das Müllheizkraftwerk (the waste-to-energy plant) The waste-to-energy plant supplies the city with heat.
Similar Words
Müllverbrennungsanlage (waste incineration facility)
Etymology
A compound of 'Müll' (waste), 'heiz' (from 'heizen', to heat), and 'Kraftwerk' (power plant).
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Kraftwerk' (power plant) that uses 'Müll' (waste) to 'heizen' (heat) and create power.