smeltery

/ˈsmɛltəri/

Definitions

1. noun

An establishment or place where metal is smelted.

“The smeltery had been operating in the town for over a century.”

2. noun

A furnace or hearth for smelting metal.

“The smeltery was used to extract copper from the ore.”

Synonyms

  • furnace
  • smelter

Antonyms

  • purifier
  • refinery