Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kier
noun
/kɪər/
Definition
A large pit or hole in which substances are mixed or heated, especially in a manufacturing process.
Examples
- The factory used a kier to process the raw materials before production.
- After heating in the kier, the mixture became a thick paste.
- Workers monitored the kier closely to ensure the temperatures remained stable.
Meaning
A kier is used in industrial processes to handle materials, often involving the mixing of chemicals or other substances under controlled conditions.
Synonyms
- pit
- tank
- vessel