kiln
noun
Pronunciation: /kɪln/
Definition
A thermally insulated oven used for hardening, burning, or drying substances such as clay, brick, or wood.
Examples
The potter fired the clay bowls in a high-temperature kiln for twelve hours.
After the bricks were molded, they were stacked in a large industrial kiln to cure.
The artist opened the kiln door once the pieces had cooled sufficiently to avoid cracking.
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