smelter

noun smelt·er \ˈsmel-tər\

: a machine used for smelting metal

Full Definition of SMELTER

: one that smelts:

a : a worker who smelts ore

b : an owner or operator of a smeltery

c or smelt·ery \-t(ə-)rē\ : an establishment for smelting

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15th century

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