Word
kiln
US/ˈkɪɫn/
UK/kˈɪln/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a special oven that gets very hot. People use it to dry wood, bake bricks, or harden clay pots.
n. a thermally insulated chamber, or oven, in which a controlled temperature regime is produced. Used for hardening, burning, or drying materials such as ceramics, bricks, or timber.
Examples
“The artist puts the clay pots into the kiln.”
“After the pottery has dried completely, it must be fired in a kiln to become durable and waterproof.”
“Industrial kilns used in cement production reach temperatures exceeding 1400 degrees Celsius to facilitate the chemical transformation of limestone into clinker.”
Examples
simple
“The artist puts the clay pots into the kiln.”
contextual
“After the pottery has dried completely, it must be fired in a kiln to become durable and waterproof.”
complex
“Industrial kilns used in cement production reach temperatures exceeding 1400 degrees Celsius to facilitate the chemical transformation of limestone into clinker.”
Real-World Examples
“This high-temperature firing process works somewhat like baking clay in a kiln, causing the zirconia particles to fuse together and form a dense, hardened material.” “Jars recovered from kiln sites generally had broad shoulders, flared rims and relatively compact lower bodies, making them well suited for storing and transporting liquids and fertilizers.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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