I. rə̇ˈvərb(ə)rəˌtōrē, rēˈ-, -və̄b-, -vəib-, -bəˌ-, -tȯr-, -ri adjective
Etymology: reverberate (I) + -ory
: acting by reverberation : forced back or diverted onto material under treatment
a reverberatory fire
reverberatory heat
II. noun
( -es )
: a furnace or kiln in which heat is radiated from the roof onto the material (as cast iron or copper ore) treated