ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fourneau

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fourneau is a noun meaning (mining, archaic) The chamber of a mine in which the powder is placed.

Meaning

(mining, archaic) The chamber of a mine in which the powder is placed.

Example Sentences

The quantity of powder to charge the fourneau depends on the density and tenacity of the soil in which it is to be made

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include room, shaft, breast, chamber, firebox, firehole.

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