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Definition of Pernot furnace
1. Noun. A reverberatory furnace with a circular revolving hearth, used in making steel. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Pernot furnace
1. A reverberatory furnace with a circular revolving hearth, used in making steel. Origin: So called from Charles Pernot, its inventor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)