Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smelt
verb
/smɛlt/
Definition
To extract metal from ore by heating and melting.
Examples
- They smelt iron from the ore in a large furnace.
- The process to smelt copper is highly technical and requires careful control of temperature.
- Many ancient civilizations relied on the ability to smelt metals for tools and weapons.
Meaning
Smelting involves the process of heating raw minerals to separate the metal from other elements.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Fuse
- Refine
