Siderurgical
/ˌsɪdəˈrɜːdʒɪkəl/noun
Relating to metallurgy, especially the extraction and working of iron.
Did you know?The first element comes from Greek *sideros* meaning “iron,” a root also tied to the word *siderite* and to the ancient idea that iron was a metal of the heavens, often associated with celestial power.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σίδηρος (sídēros)
“iron”
Late Latin
Latin
siderurgicus
“relating to iron-working or metallurgy”
French
French
sidérurgique
“pertaining to iron and steel production”
19th Century
English
siderurgical
“relating to iron-working or metallurgy”
Modern English
English
siderurgical
“relating to metallurgy, especially iron and steel production”