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smelter

UK
/ˈsmɛltə/
US
/ˈsmɛltɚ/

Translations

smelternoun
smelters
pl
UK
/ˈsmɛltə/
US
/ˈsmɛltɚ/
fonderieÉtablissement industriel où l’on fait fondre et extraire le métal du minerai.
The smelter was operating at full capacity to produce aluminum from bauxite ore.
La fonderie fonctionnait à pleine capacité pour produire de l’aluminium à partir de la bauxite.
fondeurPersonne qui fond les métaux, notamment dans un contexte professionnel.
The smelter worked tirelessly to ensure the purity of the extracted metal.
Le fondeur a travaillé sans relâche pour garantir la pureté du métal extrait.
Synonyms
foundry
refinery
metallurgical plant
metalworks

Definitions

smelternoun
A facility or establishment where metal is extracted from its ore by a process involving heating and melting.
The smelter was operating at full capacity to produce aluminum from bauxite ore.
A person who smelts metal, especially as a profession.
The smelter worked tirelessly to ensure the purity of the extracted metal.
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