Furnace

usgb/ˈfɜːrnɪs/
noun

A structure for heating things, often for making metal or glass.

The blacksmith uses a furnace to heat the iron before shaping it into a sword.
Visual representation of "furnace" - A structure for heating things, often for making metal or glass

Often appears as...

  • blast furnace
  • gas furnace
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Industrial Use

Often found in industrial settings where intense heat is needed for production.

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Large factories have furnaces to melt steel for manufacturing.
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Extreme Temperatures

Refers to high heat environments, capable of melting metals or glass.

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Safety gear is necessary when operating a furnace because of the extreme heat.
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Specialized Workplaces

Frequently used by specific professions like blacksmiths or glassblowers.

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The blacksmith worked by the furnace to create horseshoes.
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