Used in technical or industrial contexts, related to metal processing. She worked as an engineer at the copper smelter.
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Place or Device
'Smelter' can refer to the facility or the machine where the smelting process happens. The old smelter was decommissioned due to environmental concerns.
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Not for Food
Don't confuse with kitchen appliances or anything related to food preparation. We visited the smelter, not a place you'd confuse with a bakery.