kiln-dry

[ kil-drahy, kiln- ]

/ ˈkɪlˌdraɪ, ˈkɪln- /

to dry in a kiln.

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The inner bark is in some places made into mats, and in Norway they kiln-dry it and grind it with corn as an ingredient in bread.
Among the Trees at Elmridge|Ella Rodman Church
With softwoods it is a common practice to kiln-dry direct from the saw.
Seasoning of Wood|Joseph B. Wagner
It has a green weight, an air-dry weight, a kiln-dry weight, and an oven-dry weight.
American Forest Trees|Henry H. Gibson
Toughen and kiln-dry in a couple days in a mild but unvarying temperature.
A Tramp Abroad, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

To kiln-dry properly, a free current of air must be maintained, of sufficient volume to carry off this moisture.
Seasoning of Wood|Joseph B. Wagner