acierate

[ as-ee-uh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ac·i·er·at·ed, ac·i·er·at·ing.

1. to convert (iron) into steel.

acierate

/ ˈæsɪəˌreɪt /

verb

1. tr to change (iron) into steel

Derived Forms

• ˌacierˈation, noun

Other Words From

• aci·er·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acierate¹

1865–70; < French aciér ( er ) derivative of acier steel (< Vulgar Latin *aciārium, equivalent to Latin aci ( ēs ) sharpness + -ārium -ary ) + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of acierate¹

C19: from French acier steel, from Latin aciēs sharpness