furnacelike

Furnacelike is an adjective describing something that resembles or has the characteristics of a furnace. It connotes intense heat, radiant glow, and a heat‑related or industrial appearance. The term can apply to physical spaces, materials, or atmospheres that evoke the sensory impression of a furnace.

In architecture or interior description, furnacelike interiors imply strong heat, metal textures, exposed brick, vents, and a fiery glow. In material science and engineering, furnacelike refers to high-temperature conditions or surfaces that emit infrared radiation and display oxidation effects. In literature, the word is used metaphorically to convey harsh, relentless heat, or a furnace-like atmosphere.

Furnacelike is a compound of furnace and -like, formed in English to create a comparative descriptor. It is akin to the more common hyphenated form furnace-like. It is largely informal and primarily found in descriptive prose rather than technical terminology.

See also: furnace, furnaces, heat, thermal, incandescent.