tuyeres
/twiˈjɛrz/
noun
- Nozzles or pipes through which air is blown into a furnace, forge, or blast furnace to supply oxygen for combustion.
- The blacksmith adjusted the tuyeres to increase the airflow into the forge.
- The blast furnace's tuyeres were replaced to improve efficiency.
- In the steel mill, workers inspected the tuyeres for blockages before the next heat.