{Tuy[`e]re arch}, the embrasure, in the wall of a blast furnace through which the tuy[`e]re enters. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
tuyere arch — noun see tuyere notch … Useful english dictionary
tuyere notch — noun also tuyere arch : an opening in the wall of a furnace hearth or crucible for a tuyere … Useful english dictionary
Tuyere — Tu y[ e]re , n. [F.; akin to tuyau a pipe; of Teutonic origin. Cf. {Tweer}, {Tewel}.] A nozzle, mouthpiece, or fixture through which the blast is delivered to the interior of a blast furnace, or to the fire of a forge. [Corruptly written also… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tweer — Tuyere Tu y[ e]re , n. [F.; akin to tuyau a pipe; of Teutonic origin. Cf. {Tweer}, {Tewel}.] A nozzle, mouthpiece, or fixture through which the blast is delivered to the interior of a blast furnace, or to the fire of a forge. [Corruptly written… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
twier — Tuyere Tu y[ e]re , n. [F.; akin to tuyau a pipe; of Teutonic origin. Cf. {Tweer}, {Tewel}.] A nozzle, mouthpiece, or fixture through which the blast is delivered to the interior of a blast furnace, or to the fire of a forge. [Corruptly written… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
jet — 1. jet [ ʒɛ ] n. m. • XIIe; de jeter I ♦ 1 ♦ Action de jeter; mouvement d une chose lancée parcourant une certaine trajectoire. ⇒ 2. lancer. Jets de pierres. Armes de jet : traits, ou armes permettant de lancer des traits. Mar. Jet à la mer :… … Encyclopédie Universelle
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minerai — [ minrɛ ] n. m. • minerois 1314; repris XVIIIe; de 2. mine ♦ Minéral contenant, à l état pur ou combiné, une ou plusieurs substances chimiques déterminées, en proportions telles qu on puisse les isoler industriellement. Substance terreuse qui… … Encyclopédie Universelle
moteur — moteur, trice [ mɔtɶr, tris ] n. m. et adj. • 1377; lat. motor, de movere « mouvoir » I ♦ 1 ♦ Vx Philos. anc. Principe de mouvement, cause première. Mod. Cause d une action. ⇒ mobile. Le moteur de l histoire; de la guerre. ⇒ nerf. ♢ (Personnes)… … Encyclopédie Universelle
son — 1. son [ sɔ̃ ] , sa [ sa ] , ses [ se ] adj. poss. 3e pers. • son 842; formes atones des adj. lat. suus, sua, suos, suas→ sien. REM. Liaison : Son amie [ sɔ̃nami ] ou vieilli et région. [ sɔnami ] . I ♦ (Personnes) 1 … Encyclopédie Universelle
