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acierating

|a-ci-er-at-ing|

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/əˈsɪəreɪtɪŋ/

(acierate)

to steel

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'acierate' originates from the French word 'acier,' meaning 'steel.'

Historical Evolution

'acier' transformed into the English verb 'acierate,' which means to turn into or coat with steel.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to turn into steel,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to turn into steel or to coat with steel.

The process of acierating the metal improved its durability.

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Last updated: 2025/04/23 03:36