Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Deprived of moisture by treatment in a furnace or kiln.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective dried in a kiln
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Examples
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If your dresser has a humidity content that is more than 8-12%, then it simply means that it is not made from kiln-dried wood and that makes it an automatic no-no.
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I could almost sense the sea-change that's upon us last night as we sat before the fireplace,savoring the romantic, accelerant-fueled flames of a kiln-dried New England Duraflame log.
My Wife, the Registry of Motor Vehicles Con Chapman 2011
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Make sure that the wood of the dresser is kiln-dried and of high quality
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Never buy a dresser that is not kiln-dried as the wood will very quickly peel off and split making you investment a complete waste.
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The most important element of a good sofa is the frame, which should be made of solid kiln-dried hardwood, such as maple.
Furniture as Part of the Family Duane Hampton 2011
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Even premium-grade, kiln-dried treated wood will shrink some in time.
Do-it-yourself advice for home improvement Gene Austin 2010
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Even premium-grade, kiln-dried treated wood will shrink some in time.
Do-it-yourself advice for home improvement Gene Austin 2010
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Logs hold only 4% fuel moisture, only half as damp as kiln-dried lumber.
Archive 2006-07-01 David 2006
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Logs hold only 4% fuel moisture, only half as damp as kiln-dried lumber.
Heating up David 2006
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Salvaged by hand during commercial timber operations, where it otherwise would be turned into garden mulch or industrial fuel or left to rot, the bark is kiln-dried without chemical additives and cut into exterior cladding.
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