furnace
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fur·nace

noun \ˈfər-nəs\

Definition of FURNACE

: an enclosed structure in which heat is produced (as for heating a house or for reducing ore)

Origin of FURNACE

Middle English furnas, from Anglo-French forneise, from Latin fornac-, fornax; akin to Latin formus warm — more at therm
First Known Use: 13th century

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