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Definition of «furnace»

A furnace is a heating device used to heat up a space, such as a room or building. It works by burning fuel (usually gas or oil) and using the heat generated from that combustion to warm the air inside the space it serves. A typical furnace has an internal system of ducts through which hot air is distributed throughout the area. The process of heating the air can also include a fan, which helps circulate the warmed air more efficiently.

Usage examples

  1. The furnace in our home is efficient and keeps us warm during the cold winter months.
  2. The industrial furnace at the steel mill reaches extremely high temperatures to melt and shape metal.
  3. We had to call a technician to repair our furnace because it stopped working properly.
  4. The blacksmith heats the metal in the furnace before forging it into shape.
  5. The glassblower uses a special furnace to melt glass and create beautiful art pieces.
  6. The power plant uses multiple furnaces to generate steam and produce electricity.
  7. The foundry uses a crucible furnace to melt metal and pour it into molds for creating various products.
  8. We had to clean the furnace filters regularly to ensure proper airflow and prevent dust buildup.
  9. The old furnace in our basement needs to be replaced because it is outdated and inefficient.
  10. The pottery studio has a kiln furnace that is used to fire and harden clay creations.

Phrases with «furnace»

Sentences with «furnace»

  • Someday, bots will know which phone we use, which car we drive, the type of furnace in our house, and much more. (inc.com)
  • She has received numerous awards for her artistic work, including a grant from the Pollock - Krasner Foundation (1989/1990) and the Lingen Art Prize (Kunstverein Lingen, Germany; 1996) and has been represented in exhibitions at Franklin Furnace in New York, the Contemporary Art Center in Moscow, Kunst Haus in Dresden, the Museum für Neue Kunst in Freiburg, the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, and many other institutions and commercial galleries internationally. (museumofnonvisibleart.com)
  • In contrast, the U.S. Sources discussion tracks emissions from the electric power separately and attributes on - site emissions for heat and power to their respective sectors (i.e., emissions from gas or oil burned in furnaces for heating buildings are assigned to the residential and commercial sector). (epa.gov)
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