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steelmaking

American  
[steel-mey-king] / ˈstilˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the manufacture of steel.


Etymology

Origin of steelmaking

First recorded in 1805–15; steel + making

Example Sentences

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Hydrogen is also important in methanol production and steelmaking.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The sale will complete Anglo American’s exit from steelmaking coal and is part of a drive to simplify its portfolio ahead of a merger with Teck Resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The miner added that the sale process of its steelmaking coal business is progressing well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"This is a crucial moment: with global markets distorted by overcapacity and subsidy, a clear and ambitious domestic strategy is exactly what is required to ensure steelmaking not only survives in the UK but thrives."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Because of the proximity of rich supplies of fuel, the state became the center of big, fuel-intensive industries like steelmaking and chemicals.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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