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tuyeres

/twiˈjɪərz/ /twaɪˈjɪərz/

Meanings
noun
A nozzle or similar fixture through which the blast is delivered to the interior of a blast furnace, or to the fire of a forge

Examples :

"The intense heat inside the blast furnace melted the iron ore after the tuyeres blasted it with hot air. "
technical machine industry building material

Related Words

Illustration melted

melted verb

/ˈmɛltɪd/

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

"I melted butter to make a cake."

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

Illustration interior

interior noun

/ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/

The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

"The cozy interior of the library was perfect for studying. "

Illustration furnace

furnace noun

/ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/

An industrial heating device, e.g. for smelting metal or baking ceramics.

"The pottery studio uses a large furnace to bake their handmade plates. "

Illustration blasted

blasted verb

/ˈblɑːst.ɪd/ /ˈblæst.ɪd/

To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din.

"The marching band's trumpets blasted the audience with a powerful wave of sound. "

Illustration which

which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration similar

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration nozzle

nozzle noun

/ˈnɒzəl/

A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.

"The gardener attached a new nozzle to the hose to get a stronger spray. "

Illustration inside

inside noun

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

The interior or inner part.

"The inside of the building has been extensively restored."

Illustration intense

intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

Illustration fixture

fixture noun

/ˈfɪkstʃə/ /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/

Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.

"The light fixture in the kitchen will stay with the house when we sell it. "