English Explanatory Dictionary

acierate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert (iron) into steel, or to coat with a layer of steel by converting only the surface of the iron.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪsiəɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acierate.wav

Word forms

acierate acierates acierating acierated

Etymology

From French aciérage, from acier (“steel”).

Related words

acieration acierage
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