furnace (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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Hypernym chamber
Hyponym athanor; blast furnace; crematory, crematorium, cremation chamber; cupola; electric furnace; firebox; forge; gas furnace; incinerator; kiln; oil burner, oil furnace; open-hearth furnace; reverberatory furnace; tank furnace
Part meronym grate, grating; register
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Hypernym athanor; blast furnace; crematory, crematorium, cremation chamber; cupola; electric furnace; firebox; forge; gas furnace; incinerator; kiln; oil burner, oil furnace; open-hearth furnace; reverberatory furnace; tank furnace
Hyponym chamber
Part holonym grate, grating; register

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