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COKE OVEN
Oven for roasting coal to drive off chemical constituents and reduce it to almost pure carbon, i.e. coke.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| COLLIERY | A site with buildings and structures for the extraction of coal. |
| OVEN | A brick, stone or iron receptacle in which bread and other food is baked. |
| STEEL WORKS | A site containing plant and machinery for the manufacture of steel. |
| TAR WORKS | A site where tar is manufactured or combined with other substances to produce bitumen, for example. |
