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kiln

/kɪln/ noun · British & US
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What does kiln mean?

noun

A thermally insulated chamber, or oven, used in the firing of pottery, bricks, and other ceramic products. A kiln is also a device used to heat-treat metal.

Example

"The potter fired her latest creation in the kiln to achieve the perfect glaze."

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