drossier

/ˈdrɒsiər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who removes dross from molten metal.

“The skilled drossier carefully skimmed the impurities from the molten steel.”

2. noun

A type of furnace or kiln used for smelting metal.

Synonyms

  • refiner
  • smelter

Antonyms

  • purifier
  • refiner