Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bloomeries
noun
/ˈbluː.mə.riːz/
Definition
Places where iron is produced from iron ore using a smelting process.
Examples
- The old bloomeries of the region have become historical sites.
- In the past, bloomeries were essential for producing iron for tools and weapons.
- Craftsmen would often gather at the bloomeries to work and share techniques.
Meaning
The term refers to locations or facilities where the ancient method of smelting iron using bloom furnaces is practiced.
Synonyms
- Ironworks
- Furnace
- Smeltery
