Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪmkɪlnz] (IPA) 
The word "limekilns" is spelled with the letters L-I-M-E-K-I-L-N-S. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈlaɪm.kɪlnz/. The stress is on the first syllable, with a long "i" sound in "lime" and a short "i" sound in "kilns." The final "s" is pronounced like a "z" sound. A limekiln is a furnace used to heat limestone to produce lime. The spelling of this word reflects its origins and the materials used in its construction.
Limekilns refer to structures used in the process of producing lime, which is an essential component of various industries, such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. The dictionary definition of limekilns is as follows:
Limekilns, noun:
Plural noun: limekilns
1. A type of kiln specifically designed for the production of lime through the calcination of limestone or similar raw materials.
2. A construction typically made of stone or brick, often cylindrical or rectangular in shape, which is used for the purpose of converting calcium carbonate into quicklime by heating it to high temperatures.
3. Limekilns serve as a crucial industrial apparatus in which limestone or other materials rich in calcium carbonate are thermally processed via controlled burning, resulting in the release of carbon dioxide and the transformation into calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime.
4. Limekilns are typically equipped with a combustion chamber to facilitate the combustion process and chambers to allow for the collection and removal of excess carbon dioxide gas.
5. Limekilns have historically played a significant role in various applications, including the production of mortar, cement, agricultural lime for soil amendment, as well as various chemical and industrial processes where lime serves as a necessary ingredient.
Overall, limekilns are indispensable components of lime production, supporting the conversion of raw materials into lime products essential for a wide range of industries.
The word "limekilns" is derived from the combination of two words: "lime" and "kilns".
The term "lime" originates from the Old English word "līm", which referred to a sticky substance or mortar made from limestone. This Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "leimaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "lei" meaning "to stick" or "to smear".
The word "kiln" has its roots in the Old English word "cyline", which denotes a furnace or oven used for baking or firing. This term can be traced back to the Old Norse word "ketill" and the Proto-Germanic word "kulną", both meaning "kettle" or "cauldron".
