kiln-dry
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of kiln-dry
First recorded in 1530–40
Example Sentences
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Bake yourselves, kiln-dry yourselves, if you choose, in your furnaced houses at home, but, if you value your health, "reform that altogether" in Italy.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 by Various
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.
From Among the Trees at Elmridge by Church, Ella Rodman
To kiln-dry properly, a free current of air must be maintained, of sufficient volume to carry off this moisture.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
To ensure fine grinding, it is always advisable to kiln-dry it first.
From Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard)
Toughen and kiln-dry in a couple days in a mild but unvarying temperature.
From A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 by Twain, Mark
He mentioned the importance of buying kiln-dried firewood for campsites, since pests can spread from untreated wood and harm fragile ecosystems.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
“The kiln-dried brick was the passport to immorality, a guarantee that your creations — and your name — would live forever.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2019
That’s why tobogganers seek out green wood, recently cut stock that isn’t kiln-dried.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2017
“So you really think kiln-dried hardwood is worth the extra expense?”
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2016
If kiln-dried, two thirds the height of the kiln car.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
Until these problems are solved, kiln-drying must necessarily remain without the guidance of complete scientific theory.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
This method of kiln-drying depends on the maintenance of a high velocity of slightly superheated steam through the lumber.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
Figures on the specific heat of wood are not readily available, though upon this rests not only the exact operation of heating coils for kilns, but the theory of kiln-drying as a whole.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
Improvements in kiln-drying are along the line of moist air operation.
From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William
Within recent years, considerable interest is awakening among wood users in the operation of kiln-drying.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
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