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Meaning of tuyere | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/twiːˈ(j)ɛə/

Definitions

A nozzle or similar fixture through which the blast is delivered to the interior of a blast furnace, or to the fire of a forge

Equivalents

Deutsch Blasdüse
Suomi suutin
Français tuyère
한국어 송풍구 투이어
Português ventaneira
Русский фу́рма

Examples

“Remains of a clay tuyere are present through which the blast was conducted into the furnace.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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