What does furnace mean?

An enclosed structure producing intense heat for industrial processes. A device that heats air or water to warm a building.

How is furnace pronounced?

UK /ˈfɜːnɪs/, US /ˈfɝːnɪs/.

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ · /ˈfɝːnɪs/

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熔炉；工业炉

n. An enclosed structure producing intense heat for industrial processes.

熔炉；工业炉

n. A device that heats air or water to warm a building.

暖气炉

We watched molten metal pour from the glowing furnace.

我们看着熔化的金属从炽热的熔炉中倾泻而出。

Replacing an inefficient furnace can reduce household energy consumption and lower heating costs during winter.

更换低效的暖气炉可以减少家庭能源消耗，并降低冬季取暖费用。

工业语境指熔炉；美式家居语境常指暖气炉。

What does furnace mean?: An enclosed structure producing intense heat for industrial processes. A device that heats air or water to warm a building.
How is furnace pronounced?: UK /ˈfɜːnɪs/, US /ˈfɝːnɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.