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Meaning of smelter
A smelter is a facility or device used for smelting, which is a process of extracting metals from ores.
Etymology of smelter
The word "smelter" originated from the verb "smelt", which is derived from the Old English word "smeltan", meaning "to melt" or "to fuse", and is related to the Old Norse word "smelta" and the Middle Low German word "smelten", all of which are thought to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word "smaltiz", also meaning "to melt" or "to fuse".
Synonyms
Definitions
- A facility for smelting, especially for extracting metals from ores
- * A device or furnace for smelting, especially for extracting metals from ores
Usage Examples
- The company built a new smelter to increase its production capacity.
- * The smelter was shut down due to environmental concerns.
- * The city's smelter has been in operation for over a century, providing jobs for local residents.
Antonyms
collector
preserver
saver
conserver
recycler
reuser
recoverer
restorer
refinisher
repurposer
reclaimer
redeployer
reintegrator
reproducer
regenerator
rejuvenator
revitalizer
refresher
renovator
rebuilder