steel mill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of steel mill
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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On leaving Hull, he worked briefly in a Sheffield steel mill and spent two years teaching in further education.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Stegra, formerly known as H2 Green Steel, is building a large-scale steel mill in northern Sweden that will replace the coal traditionally used for iron ore-based steelmaking with hydrogen produced from renewable energy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
It’s the difference between building a steel mill, and betting on whether or not a steel mill gets built.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Earlier this year, the company announced an additional $26 billion to build a new steel mill in Louisiana and upgrade its existing auto plants.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
The Ohio steel mill had received a big order and needed coal, lots of it.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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