acierated
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/əˈsɪəreɪtɪd/
(acierate)
to steel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acierated' originates from the French word 'acier,' meaning 'steel.'
Historical Evolution
'acier' transformed into the English word 'acierate,' and eventually became the adjective 'acierated.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn into steel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'hardened or made into steel.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/23 03:06