smelter
Definitions
A facility or factory where metal is extracted from ore by heating and melting.
A person or apparatus that melts or fuses ore to separate the metal content.
Examples
The copper smelter has been a major source of employment for the town for over fifty years.
Strict environmental regulations were imposed on the smelter to reduce toxic emissions in the surrounding area.
Workers at the aluminum smelter must wear protective gear to guard against the intense heat of the molten metal.