Exact Match for "furnace"
- furnace⇄furnace, noun, verb, -naced,-nacing.
- furnace⇄noun 1. something to make a very hot fire in. Furnaces are used to heat buildings, melt metal, and make glass. A furnace has an enclosed chamber or box for the fire.
2. (Figurative.) a very hot place.
3. (Figurative.) a severe test.
E - furnace⇄v.t. 1. to subject to the heat of a furnace.
2. (Figurative.) to emit like a furnace.
Ex. He furnaces The thick sighs from him (Shakespeare).
Starts With "furnace"
- furnaceman⇄furnaceman, noun, pl.-men.
a man who maintains a furnace or repairs furnaces.
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- arc furnace⇄arc furnace
an electric furnace in which heat is produced by means of an electric arc between carbon electrodes, or between a carbon electrode and the furnace charge. - atomic furnace⇄atomic furnace
a reactor that provides heat for the generation of steam by which turbines or other engines may be run. - blast furnace⇄blast furnace
a furnace in which ores are smelted, by forcing a strong current of air into the furnace from the bottom to make a very great heat. It is used especially to produce pig iron from iron ore. - cyclone furnace⇄cyclone furnace orboiler
a furnace for burning crushed and very moist subbituminous coal by using a liquid fuel and preheated air that produce a whirling column of flames in which the combustible material is burned and the slag is melted. - electric furnace⇄electric furnace
a furnace heated by electricity, usually to high temperatures, used for treating metals and alloys. - gas furnace⇄gas furnace
1. a furnace for manufacturing gas.
2. a furnace that burns gas. - induction furnace⇄induction furnace,electric furnace.
- pot furnace⇄pot furnace
a furnace in which there are pots for melting small amounts of glass. - puddling furnace⇄puddling furnace
a furnace for converting pig iron into wrought iron. - reducing furnace⇄reducing furnace
a furnace for reducing ores from oxides or separating metal from other substances by a nonoxidizing heat or flame. - slag furnace⇄slag furnace
a furnace for extraction of lead from slags and ores which contain little lead. - solar furnace⇄solar furnace
a furnace heated by energy from the sun. It is used in research because the usual accompanying impurities of burning fuel are absent.
Ex. Solar furnaces, reaching temperatures of 3,000 degrees centigrade, focus the sun's heat by
Furnace
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈfɜː.nɪs/
Definitions
- Furnace (noun): A structure or apparatus used for high-temperature heating, typically for melting metal or baking materials.
- A device used for heating a building or room, typically using natural gas, oil, or electricity.
- A place where intense heat is applied to materials, typically for the purpose of manufacturing or refining.
Usage Examples
- The factory’s furnace is capable of reaching temperatures high enough to melt steel.
- In winter, they rely on a furnace to keep their home warm.
- The furnace was not operating properly, and the building was growing colder.
Etymology
The word "furnace" originates from the Middle English "fornace," derived from the Old French "fornais," from Latin "fornax," meaning "oven" or "kiln." The root of the word is tied to heat, fire, and the process of baking or melting materials. Its use in industrial contexts dates back to at least the 16th century.
Synonyms
- Stove
- Heater
- Boiler
- Kiln
- Oven
Antonyms
- Cooler
- Air conditioner
- Refrigerator
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| English | Furnace | /ˈfɜː.nɪs/ |
| Spanish | Horno | /ˈoɾno/ |
| French | Fourneau | /fuʁno/ |
| German | Ofen | /ˈoːfən/ |
| Italian | Forno | /ˈforno/ |
| Portuguese | Forno | /ˈfoɾnu/ |
| Russian | Печь | /pʲet͡ɕ/ |
| Chinese | 炉子 | /lúzi/ |
| Arabic | فرن | /furn/ |
| Hindi | भट्टी | /bʰəʈʈi/ |
| Japanese | 炉 | /ろ/ |
| Swahili | Jiko | /ˈd͡ʒiko/ |
| Turkish | Fırın | /fɯɾɯn/ |
| Urdu | چولہا | /ʧoːlˈha/ |
| Vietnamese | Lò | /lɔ˧˧/ |
| Polish | Piec | /pʲɛt͡s/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In some regions of the UK, "furnace" is pronounced with a clearer emphasis on the "a" sound, making it sound like /ˈfɜːnəs/.
- In North American English, "furnace" is often pronounced with less emphasis on the second syllable, sounding like /ˈfɜːrnɪs/.
Historical Usage
Furnaces were originally used in ancient civilizations to process materials such as metal ores. By the Industrial Revolution, the furnace became central to many manufacturing processes, including iron and steel production. The advent of home heating systems in the 19th century expanded the term's use to describe household heating units.
Cultural Nuances
The term "furnace" carries significance in the context of industrial development and energy production. In many industrial societies, the furnace represents the cornerstone of manufacturing, particularly in steel and metal production. The term is also used in home heating, where it symbolizes comfort and warmth during colder months. In some cultures, a furnace or stove is associated with communal meals and traditional cooking methods.
More Information
The furnace has been a central piece of technology for thousands of years, evolving from simple stone kilns used by early humans to highly advanced industrial furnaces in modern factories. It is used for a wide range of purposes, from heating homes to refining metals. The furnace remains a key technology in manufacturing, energy production, and home heating systems today, and its importance cannot be overstated in modern society.