KIEVE Meaning and
Definition
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Kieve (noun):
A kieve is a term used to describe a type of water-filled or water retention structure commonly found in industrial or agricultural settings. Primarily used in the context of milling or mining operations, a kieve refers to a large tank, basin, or vessel used for separating or settling solids from liquids.
Typically made of wood, stone, or metal, a kieve is designed with specific features to facilitate the separation process. It generally has a conical or tapering shape, allowing gravity to aid in the settling or sedimentation of the solid particles within the liquid medium. The wider top section of the kieve is used for introducing the liquid-solid mixture, while the narrower bottom part collects the settled solids, also known as slurry or sediment. Once the solids have settled, the clarified liquid, known as supernatant, can be drawn off from the top.
Kieves can be found in various industries including flour milling, mining, and wastewater treatment plants. In flour mills, kieves are employed to separate bran from the flour. In mining operations, large kieves are used as part of the ore processing, where they aid in the separation of valuable minerals from the gangue. Furthermore, kieves are also utilized in wastewater treatment facilities to remove solid particles and impurities from water before being discharged.
The term "kieve" originated from the Cornish language "kiva" which means a circular space or hollowed-out area. Over time, the word evolved and became commonly used to denote the aforementioned types of separation structures.
Common Misspellings for KIEVE
- jieve
- mieve
- oieve
- iieve
- kjeve
- kkeve
- koeve
- k9eve
- k8eve
- kiwve
- kisve
- kidve
- kirve
- ki4ve
- ki3ve
- kiece
- kiebe
- kiefe
- kievw
Etymology of KIEVE
The word "kieve" has multiple origins and can have different meanings depending on the context.
1. In the context of a "kieve" referring to a watermill, the etymology is likely from the Cornish language, a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall, England. The Cornish word "kieve" means "basin", which relates to the structure of a watermill that uses a basin for holding water to power the mill wheel.
2. In the context of a "kieve" referring to a large tub or vat, the etymology is related to the Irish word "cíb", which means "tub" or "vat". This Irish word likely influenced the usage of the term in parts of Scotland as well, where it is also used to refer to a large tub.
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