forehearth
noun
1
: the forward extension of the hearth of a blast furnace under the tymp
also
: a similar extension of any smelting hearth
2
: a steel furnace having an attachment in the front so as to dispense with the casting ladle
3
: a separate receptacle taking the place of a hearth in front of a furnace for receiving molten material flowing out especially to permit settling
also
: a chamber at the end of a tank furnace from which glass is withdrawn for working
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“Forehearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forehearth. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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