FURNACE

Furnace

A furnace is a device used for heating. The name derives from Latin fornax, oven.

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furnace

Noun

  1. A device for heating.
  2. A device that heats materials being processed in a factory.
  3. A device that provides heat for a building.
  4. Any area that is excessively hot.
  5. A place or time of punishment, affiction, or great trial; severe experience or discipline.

Verb

  1. To heat in a furnace


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