fonderie

Definitions of fonderie
  1. noun
    factory where metal castings are produced
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    types:
    arsenal
    a place where arms are manufactured
    type of:
    usine
    a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
  2. noun
    furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
    synonyms: forge
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    type of:
    calorifère
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
  3. noun
    a foundry where cast iron is produced
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