Any of a variety of melting facilities whose essential heating source is electrial power. There are a variety of types, arc, and induction.

A melting furnace with a shallow hearth and a low roof in which the charge is melted and refined by an electric arc between one or more electrodes and the charged material. The electrodes normally are suspended through the roof. No liquid or gaseous fuel is usually used; however, gaseous oxygen may be injected into the bath.

any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current