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blast furnaces

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈaɫtuʃ ˈfoɾnuʃ/low

al·tos-for·nos

Definition

Industrial installations where iron ore is reduced to produce pig iron.
The steel mill's blast furnaces operate continuously.
The company modernized its blast furnaces to increase efficiency.
Common collocations
blast furnace complexblast furnace operatorblast furnace maintenance

Etymology

Composto de 'alto' (do latim 'altus') e 'forno' (do latim 'furnus'), referindo-se a fornos de grande altura.

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