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ˌalmond-ˈfurnace
[Corruption of Allemand or Almain, i.e. German, furnace.]
Name of a furnace used in the refining process to separate metals from cinders and other dross, and for the reduction of slag of litharge to lead.
1674Ray Smelting Silver in Collect. 116 Another Furnace they have which they call an Almond Furnace. 1751Chambers Cycl. s.v., The Almond-furnace, called also the sweep, is usually six feet high, four wide, and two thick; it is built of brick. |