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