athanor

/ˈæθəˌnɔər/
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Definitions of athanor
  1. noun
    a furnace that feeds itself so as to maintain a uniform temperature; used by alchemists
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    type of:
    furnace
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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