noun
Refers to an enclosed heating device used for industrial or heating purposes. Can be used for both a furnace and a boiler, depending on context.
工場の火炉は高温で金属を溶かす。
The factory furnace melts metal at high temperatures.
この建物の暖房は中央の火炉で管理されている。
The heating of this building is managed by a central boiler.