steelmaking

American  

[steel-mey-king] / ˈstilˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

1. the manufacture of steel.

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Etymology

Origin of steelmaking

First recorded in 1805–15; steel + making

Example Sentences

"This is a crucial moment: with global markets distorted by overcapacity and subsidy, a clear and ambitious domestic strategy is exactly what is required to ensure steelmaking not only survives in the UK but thrives."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In an area where the heavy industry of coalmining and steelmaking has ceased, he said, "new industry and employment opportunities are so important to creating hope and growth in our communities".

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

So while precious and base metals continue to rally to fresh highs, steelmaking coal is now stirring from its slumber, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Steel Dynamics, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was involved in three previous failed attempts to take over BlueScope's American steelmaking operations.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Because of the proximity of rich supplies of fuel, the state became the center of big, fuel-intensive industries like steelmaking and chemicals.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson