How Do You Spell KILN?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪln] (IPA)

The word "kiln" is pronounced /kɪln/. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "k" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /k/, while the "i" sound is represented by /ɪ/. The "l" sound is represented by the symbol /l/ and the final "n" sound is represented by /n/. The silent "n" at the end of the word is a remnant of the word's Old English origin. The word "kiln" refers to a furnace or oven used for drying or firing pottery or bricks.

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KILN Meaning and Definition

  1. A kiln is a high-temperature oven or furnace designed specifically for baking, drying, or firing materials such as clay, pottery, ceramics, or bricks. It is a specialized structure typically made of fireproof materials such as bricks, refractory cement, or steel. The purpose of a kiln is to apply controlled heat to achieve specific changes in the physical or chemical properties of the materials placed within it.

    In the context of pottery or ceramics, a kiln is used to transform soft, malleable clay into hard, durable objects by subjecting them to intense heat. The temperature inside a kiln can range from several hundred to several thousand degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the desired outcome. Kilns can be fueled by various sources such as natural gas, electricity, coal, or wood, and they may feature mechanisms for controlling temperature, airflow, and humidity.

    Additionally, kilns are also utilized for other applications like drying wood, baking enamel coatings onto metal, or curing materials like concrete. They typically have an enclosed chamber, often with multiple compartments or shelves, where the materials are loaded and heated. Some kilns have doors that can be sealed to create a more controlled environment, while others may have ventilation systems to allow for the release of any combustion byproducts.

    Overall, kilns are fundamental tools in various industries and crafts that require the reliable and precise application of high temperatures for the transformation of materials.

  2. A large stove or oven in which articles are dried, hardened, or burnt; a pile of dried clay-brick constructed for being hardened by fire.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of KILN

The word "kiln" originates from the Old English word "cyln" or "cilin", which itself traces back to the Old Norse word "kilinn". This Old Norse term meant a "pit or hole to receive liquid or melted substance". Later, it evolved to refer specifically to a furnace used for baking pottery or drying materials such as grain. The word eventually entered Middle English as "kiln" with the same meaning, and has retained its usage until today.

Similar spelling words for KILN

Plural form of KILN is KILNS

Conjugate verb Kiln

CONDITIONAL

I would kiln
you would kiln
he/she/it would kiln
we would kiln
they would kiln

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be kilning
you would be kilning
he/she/it would be kilning
we would be kilning
they would be kilning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have kiln
you would have kiln
he/she/it would have kiln
we would have kiln
they would have kiln

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been kilning
you would have been kilning
he/she/it would have been kilning
we would have been kilning
they would have been kilning

FUTURE

I will kiln
you will kiln
he/she/it will kiln
we will kiln
they will kiln

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be kilning
you will be kilning
he/she/it will be kilning
we will be kilning
they will be kilning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have kilned
you will have kilned
he/she/it will have kilned
we will have kilned
they will have kilned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been kilning
you will have been kilning
he/she/it will have been kilning
we will have been kilning
they will have been kilning

IMPERATIVE

you kiln
we let´s kiln

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to kiln

PAST

I kilned
you kilned
he/she/it kilned
we kilned
they kilned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was kilning
you were kilning
he/she/it was kilning
we were kilning
they were kilning

PAST PARTICIPLE

kilned

PAST PERFECT

I had kilned
you had kilned
he/she/it had kilned
we had kilned
they had kilned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been kilning
you had been kilning
he/she/it had been kilning
we had been kilning
they had been kilning

PRESENT

I kiln
you kiln
he/she/it kilns
we kiln
they kiln

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am kilning
you are kilning
he/she/it is kilning
we are kilning
they are kilning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

kilning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have kilned
you have kilned
he/she/it has kilned
we have kilned
they have kilned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been kilning
you have been kilning
he/she/it has been kilning
we have been kilning
they have been kilning

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