Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bessemer-process
noun
/ˈbɛsəmər ˈprɒsɛs/
Definition
A method for converting pig iron into steel by blowing air through molten iron to remove impurities.
Examples
- The Bessemer process revolutionized steel production in the 19th century.
- Many factories employed the Bessemer process to produce stronger building materials.
- Understanding the Bessemer process is crucial for students of metallurgy.
Meaning
The Bessemer process is a steel-making technique named after its inventor, Sir Henry Bessemer, that allows for the mass production of steel by oxidizing the carbon content and other impurities in pig iron.
Synonyms
- Steel-making process
- Iron refining process
