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Solar Furnace

Noun

A solar furnace refers to a device that utilizes focused sunlight to create high temperatures for industrial purposes or scientific experiments.

Senses:

Sense 1

A solar furnace consists of a large reflective mirror or an array of mirrors that concentrate sunlight onto a specific spot, usually a receiver. The receiver absorbs the concentrated sunlight and converts it into heat energy, resulting in extremely high temperatures that can be used for various applications.

Example sentence: The solar furnace was capable of reaching temperatures as high as 3,500 degrees Celsius, making it ideal for melting and molding metals.

Sense 2

In a broader sense, a solar furnace can also refer to any structure designed to harness sunlight for heating or energy generation in residential or commercial buildings.

Example sentence: The house was equipped with a solar furnace, allowing the residents to generate heat and hot water using renewable energy sources.

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