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furnace

[ˈfɜːnəs]

furnace Definition

  • 1an enclosed structure in which heat is produced, as by burning fuel, for warming a house or for reducing ore, metal, etc., to a liquid state
  • 2a device used for heating substances to high temperatures, especially for industrial purposes

Using furnace: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "furnace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The furnace needs to be repaired before winter.

  • Example

    The steel mill uses a blast furnace to melt iron ore.

  • Example

    The glassblower used a furnace to melt the glass.

  • Example

    The pottery was fired in a kiln furnace.

furnace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for furnace

Phrases with furnace

  • blast furnace

    a large vertical furnace for smelting iron using a continuous blast of air

    Example

    The steel mill uses a blast furnace to melt iron ore.

  • a room that houses a furnace for heating a building

    Example

    The furnace room is in the basement of the house.

  • a furnace with an insulated chamber for controlled heating of materials

    Example

    The laboratory uses a muffle furnace for heat treatment of samples.

Origins of furnace

from Old French 'forn', meaning 'oven'

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Summary: furnace in Brief

A 'furnace' [ˈfɜːnəs] is an enclosed structure that produces heat, often by burning fuel, for heating buildings or for industrial processes. It can also refer to a device used for heating substances to high temperatures. Examples include blast furnaces for smelting iron and muffle furnaces for controlled heating of materials. The phrase 'furnace room' refers to a room that houses a furnace for heating a building.