garbage disposal
Kitchen drain shredder
A garbage disposal is a device installed beneath a kitchen sink that grinds food waste into particles small enough to flush through plumbing.
The term is primarily American; British English prefers waste disposal unit.
Run the garbage disposal before it starts to smell.
Also called a disposer or disposal.
Sharp flat cutting parts
- shredderDevice destroying documents
- pulverizeCrush to powder
- grindCrush into particles
- chopQuick forceful slice
crush · mince · impeller · flywheel · lugs · chamber · rotate · macerate
Basin with drain
- drainChannel for wastewater
- motorEnergy-to-motion converter
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- unitIndividual part or measure
installation · plumbing · electric · fixture · circuit · button · power · horsepower
Perceived atmospheric emission
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
citrus · lemon · ice cubes · baking soda · vinegar · cleaning · buildup · residue
Water system tradesperson
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- repairRestore to working order
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- jamCooked fruit spread
reset · troubleshoot · leak · malfunction · breaker · fix · service · replacement
blades
Sharp flat cutting parts
chop · crush · mince · impeller · flywheel · lugs · chamber · rotate · macerate · shred
sink
Basin with drain
unit · installation · plumbing · electric · fixture · circuit · button · power · horsepower · outlet
grinding
Molar action sometimes
clatter · clunk · buzz · drone · churn · gurgle · sputter · clang · rattling · loud
odor
Perceived atmospheric emission
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
deodorizing · citrus · lemon · ice cubes · baking soda · vinegar · cleaning · buildup · residue · slime
plumber
Water system tradesperson
jam · reset · troubleshoot · leak · malfunction · breaker · fix · service · replacement · corrosion
- Sanitation Codeshealth permits, inspections, hygiene standards, water treatment
- sink accessoriessoap dish, soap dispenser, faucet, drain stopper, drain cover
- field sanitationlatrine, latrines, hand washing, handwashing, potable water
- garbage disposalsimpeller, impellers, splash guard, reset button, sound insulation
- kitchencabinets, counter, countertop, dishwasher, faucet
- kitchenskitchen, sink, home kitchen, oven, stove
garbage disposaltrash can
Container for refuse
garbage can · waste bin · compost bin · garbage bag · landfill
garbage disposalcomposting
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
compost heap · compost bin · vermiculture · recycling · green bin
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