Meanings
plural ore hearths
- A low furnace in which rich lead ore is reduced.
Synonyms: Scotch hearth
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA low furnace in which rich lead ore is reduced.
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ore hearth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ore%20hearth
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