kiln-dried

[ kil-drahyd, kiln- ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiln-dried¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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

Thanks to widespread adoption by Europeans, black tea — as in regular oxidized, kiln-dried black tea — is one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages, along with coffee and, one supposes, Coca-Cola.

From Seattle Times

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

The fires are burning unusually hot and fast for this time of year, especially in the Southwest, where experts said some timber in the region is drier than kiln-dried wood.

From Seattle Times

One expert said it’s a recipe for disaster on the wildlands where some timber has a fuel moisture drier than kiln-dried wood.

From Seattle Times