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MeSH Heading: Incineration
Tree Number(s): N06.850.860.510.900.600.500
Unique ID: D017745
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017745
Annotation: restrict to waste disposal
Scope Note: High temperature destruction of waste by burning with subsequent reduction to ashes or conversion to an inert mass.
Entry Term(s): Thermal Destruction
NLM Classification #: WA 778
Previous Indexing: Refuse Disposal (1966-1993)
Public MeSH Note: 94
History Note: 94
Date Established: 1994/01/01
Date of Entry: 1992/12/28
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

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