Definitions

1. noun

A furnace or oven for firing or drying ceramics, bricks, or other materials, especially one that is fuelled by coal or gas.

“The pottery was fired in a kiln at a high temperature.”

2. noun

A device for producing or testing the effects of high temperatures, especially in the context of materials science or engineering.

“The researchers used a kiln to study the properties of different materials at high temperatures.”

3. verb

To fire or dry something in a kiln.

“The pottery was kilned for several hours to achieve the right color.”