Definition

Describing something that has a specific kind or number of heating devices used for melting or shaping materials.

Example

The furnaced workshop was equipped with several high-temperature ovens for metalworking.

Conversation

Have you seen the new bakery in town?

Yeah, I noticed it has a really furnaced look to it.

I think it gives it a cozy vibe, don’t you?

Absolutely! It makes the place feel warm and inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To heat something in a furnace, typically to melt or refine materials.

Example

The metal was furnaced to create a stronger alloy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the old factory that got furnaced last week?

Yeah, I saw that on the news; it's such a shame.

I can't believe they furnaced it without any warning.

Root Explanation

Furnaced → The word is derived from "furnace" (from Old French *fornace*, meaning an oven or a place for heating) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The term "furnaced" refers to something that has been subjected to heat or processed in a furnace.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'furnace' as a place where things are heated, and the '-ed' shows that this heating has already happened.

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