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acierate, v.|ˈæsɪəreɪt| [f. F. aciérer (f. acier steel) + -ate3.] trans. To convert into steel. So acieration |æsɪəˈreɪʃən| [F. aciération], conversion into steel.
1866Phil. Trans. CLVI. 439 The inquiry suggests itself whether acieration would not be promoted by alternation of temperature frequently repeated. 1880Encycl. Brit. XIII. 342/1 This prevents the ready access of carbon and carbon oxide to the covered-up part, and hence hinders or entirely prevents acieration thereat. 1887Dublin Rev. July 55 The beautiful mechanical contrivance of Sir Henry Bessemer by which crude iron..is acierated in half an hour. 1900S. Colvin in Brit. Mus. Return 51 Proof before the plate was acierated. |