Plural of furnace
regular plural
The plural of furnace is furnaces.
Forms of furnace
| Singular | furnace /ˈfɝnɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | furnaces |
| Countable | countable |
Furnaces in a sentence
- Plans for the next phase include furnaces capable of inert atmospheres and partial vacuums.
- The steel industry has long used blast furnaces to smelt iron.From the entry industry
- Whatever the nature of the initial discovery, specialized 'pit-smelters' and larger free-standing furnaces were gradually developed.2016, Mike Leeder, Joy Lawlor, GeoBritannica: Geological Landscapes and the British Peoples, unnumbered page. From the entry pyroculture
- This first pyrocultural activity entailed the chemical reduction of ore minerals in charcoal-burning furnaces.2016, Mike Leeder, Joy Lawlor, GeoBritannica: Geological Landscapes and the British Peoples. From the entry pyrocultural
- An order asserted itself, and the hoods on the furnaces were oped wide, and a final march was organized.2024 September 28, Harry Blank, “Not Ready for Prime Time”, in Deadlined, →ISBN, page 604. From the entry battery
Meaning of furnace
- noun An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.
- noun A device that provides heat for a building.
- noun Any area that is excessively hot.
Questions about the plural of furnace
- What is the plural of furnace?
- The plural of furnace is furnaces.
- Is furnace countable?
- Furnace is a countable noun.
Source and license
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