das Müllheizkraftwerk
Translation
waste-to-energy plant, 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
Compounded from 'Müll' (waste), 'heiz' (from 'heizen', to heat), and 'Kraftwerk' (power plant).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Kraftwerk' (power plant) that 'heats' ('heizt') using 'Müll' (waste).