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kiln-dried
[ kil-drahyd, kiln- ]
adjective
- 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of kiln-dried1
First recorded in 1850–55
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Example Sentences
Procure what is called the Scotch kiln dried oat meal, if you can.
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Another is good sweet kiln dried oat meal, without any cooking at all.
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They are then shipped to a factory where they are seasoned, being kiln dried.
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When kiln-dried, the misleading moisture factor of weight is uniformly reduced, and a fair comparison possible.
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Because of this, hardwoods, as a rule, cannot be successfully kiln-dried green or direct from the saw.
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