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smeltery

[ smel-tuh-ree ]
/ ˈsmɛl tə ri /
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noun, plural smelt·er·ies.

smelter (def. 3).

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Origin of smeltery

First recorded in 1805–15; smelt1 + -ery

Words nearby smeltery

smell to high heaven, smell up, smelly, smelt, smelter, smeltery, Smetana, Smethwick, smew, SMH, smidge
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