furnace (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɜːrnɪs/

Definition

A large enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, used for industrial processes or for heating buildings.

Examples

• The blacksmith plunged the red-hot metal into the furnace to soften it.

• We need to get the furnace repaired before winter sets in.

• The blast furnace is used to smelt iron ore.

How to Use furnace

furnace for heating (collocation)

A furnace used specifically for warming a space. — "The old house relied on a coal furnace for heating."

furnace in the basement (collocation)

The location of the furnace, typically in the lowest part of a building. — "The furnace in the basement makes a lot of noise."

Synonyms of furnace

Words with a similar meaning to furnace:

• heater
• oven
• kiln
• smelter

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