noun
- a pipe or nozzle through which air is blown into a furnace or forge
Usage: metallurgy; technical
Examples
- The blacksmith adjusted the tuyere to increase airflow to the forge.
- Hot air rushed through the tuyere into the blast furnace.
- The tuyere became clogged with debris and needed cleaning.
- Engineers inspected each tuyere for signs of wear or damage.
- The furnace operator monitored the temperature near the tuyere.
- Molten metal splashed dangerously close to the tuyere opening.