Meaning of the word smelt in English
What does smelt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smelt
US /smelt/
UK /smelt/
Verb
1.
extract (metal) from its ore by a process involving heating and melting
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The factory used to smelt iron ore to produce steel.
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Gold is smelted at very high temperatures.
2.
past and past participle of smell (chiefly British)
Example:
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I smelt something burning in the kitchen.
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He smelt the flowers in the garden.
Noun
a small silvery fish that lives in both marine and fresh water
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We went fishing for smelt in the river.
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Fried smelt is a popular dish in some coastal areas.