kiln-dry
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of kiln-dry
First recorded in 1530–40
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With softwoods it is a common practice to kiln-dry direct from the saw.
From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
Toughen and kiln-dry in a couple days in a mild but unvarying temperature.
From A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 by Mark Twain
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 Ella Rodman Church
The sentinels were walking about, and when the one nearest him turned and moved away he gathered up quickly fallen brushwood which lay kiln-dry at the river's brink.
From The Keepers of the Trail A Story of the Great Woods by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler
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 T. R. (Thomas Richard) Allinson
And yes, it’s a corn kickline — 14 actors, holding 28 corncobs, lined up at the lip of the stage, making those cobs dance atop planks of kiln-dried ash.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
At that point, for regular black tea, leaves usually are kiln-dried or roasted.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 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
The bark is flattened and kiln-dried, ready for mounting.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2017
The flavor of freshly ground meal is best, but the ordinary granulated meal of commerce keeps better, because it has been kiln-dried.
From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
For this purpose both kiln-drying and air-seasoning are largely in use.
From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
Within recent years, however, considerable interest has been awakened among wood-users in the operation of kiln-drying.
From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
Until these problems are solved, kiln-drying must necessarily remain without the guidance of complete scientific theory.
From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
Other methods for kiln-drying this green stock are to be tested until the proper process is developed.
From Seasoning of Wood by J. B. (Joseph Bernard) Wagner
Improvements in kiln-drying are along the line of moist air operation.
From Handwork in Wood by William Noyes
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