smeltoven

Definitions of smeltoven
  1. noun
    a furnace for smelting of iron from iron oxide ores; combustion is intensified by a blast of air
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    type of:
    haardpartij, stookinrichting
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
  2. noun
    furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
    synonyms: smederij, smidse
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    type of:
    haardpartij, stookinrichting
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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