fornace

Definitions of fornace
  1. noun
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
    synonyms: forno
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    altoforno
    a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air
    inceneritore
    a furnace for incinerating (especially to dispose of refuse)
    forno
    a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
  2. noun
    a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
    synonyms: forno
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    type of:
    forno
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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