1. to convert into steel or to harden with steel
Usage: technical; archaic
2. to make sharp or pointed like steel
Usage: rare; archaic

Examples

• The blacksmith would acierate the iron blade to increase its durability.
• Ancient craftsmen learned to acierate their tools through repeated heating and cooling.
• The process of acierating metal requires precise temperature control.
• Steel workers acierate iron to create stronger implements.
• Historical texts describe methods to acierate weapons for battle.