steelmaking

[ steel-mey-king ]

noun

1. the manufacture of steel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steelmaking¹

First recorded in 1805–15; steel + making

Example Sentences

Industry experts also widely agree that Nippon’s acquisition — involving billions of dollars in new U.S. investments and creating a Western counterbalance to China’s steelmaking prowess — would benefit both the American steel industry and national security more broadly.

From Los Angeles Times

Many see hydrogen as the answer to cutting carbon dioxide emissions, particularly in heavy industry like steelmaking and chemical production.

From BBC

"It’s not nice. When I took this job it was a job for life in my head," said Mr Beechey, whose family - going back to his great-grandfather - worked in steelmaking.

From BBC

Eleven years ago, a senior Tata manager claimed investment in Port Talbot would secure steelmaking for the next 100 years.

From BBC

There may still be many years of steelmaking left at Port Talbot.

From BBC