acieration

See also: aciération

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French acier (“steel”) +‎ -ation.

Noun

acieration (usually uncountable, plural acierations)

1. (rare) The conversion of iron into steel.
   • 1861, William Crookes (editor), The Chemical News and Journal of Physical Science, volume 3:

     It should not be attempted to convert impure irons into steel […] for then there is no certainty regarding the stability of the acieration.

Related terms

• acierate
• acierage