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Linnet hole

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003364

An opening in the side of a glass furnace through which a glassblower inserts a blowpipe to gather molten glass. This aperture allows access to the hot glass while minimizing heat loss from the furnace interior. The linnet hole is typically equipped with a movable door or stopper to regulate heat and prevent drafts.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003364
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectGlass and ceramics
Referenceslinnet hole Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)
TranslationsGerman: Linnet hole; Spanish: orificio de linnet; French: trou de linnet
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003364",
  "term": "Linnet hole",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An opening in the side of a glass furnace through which a glassblower inserts a blowpipe to gather molten glass. This aperture allows access to the hot glass while minimizing heat loss from the furnace interior. The linnet hole is typically equipped with a movable door or stopper to regulate heat and prevent drafts.",
  "subject": "Glass and ceramics",
  "references": [
    "linnet hole Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Linnet hole",
    "es": "orificio de linnet",
    "fr": "trou de linnet"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/linnet-hole/"
}

Record 3,690 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.