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Blazing-Furnace

/ˈbleɪ.zɪŋ ˈfɜrnɪs/
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A furnace that is burning with intense heat, often used in industrial contexts.

    "The workers stood by the blazing-furnace, ensuring the metal was melted properly."
  2. 2

    A metaphorical expression for a situation of extreme pressure or intensity.

    "The negotiations felt like a blazing-furnace, with tensions running high."

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The term 'blazing' originates from the Old English 'blæcan', meaning to shine or burn brightly, while 'furnace' comes from the Latin 'fornax', meaning oven or kiln. The combination reflects a historical context of intense heat and fire, often used in industrial or metaphorical senses.

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