kiln-dried

American  

[kil-drahyd, kiln-] / ˈkɪlˌdraɪd, ˈkɪln- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the reduction of the moisture content in wood by means of artificially controlling the heat, air circulation, and humidity.

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Etymology

Origin of kiln-dried

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Snell estimated that his company’s kiln-dried hardwood is 15% to 20% more expensive than last year and “could become more as the weather gets colder.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Some fuels in the burn area are sitting at 4% to 6% moisture, he said, compared with the typical 11% moisture of kiln-dried wood purchased from a lumber yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2022

The frame may be made of kiln-dried hardwood, hardwood plywood, particleboard or combinations of several materials.

From Washington Post • Oct. 5, 2021

Seeing flames licking in from the next room, and aware of how flammable the kiln-dried wood used in their organs was, he grabbed a fire extinguisher.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2021

It has been our belief that if the gum could be kiln-dried directly from the saw, a number of the difficulties in seasoning might be avoided.

From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)