acieration

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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.