Used to Heat Houses, Melt Ores or Produce Steam

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Earth, Group 17, Puzzle 5.

Question is: Used to Heat Houses, Melt Ores or Produce Steam

and the answer is: FURNACE

Word Meaning:

FURNACE — An industrial heating device, such as for smelting metal or firing ceramics.

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