ˈbɛsəmər

Definitions

1. noun

A furnace or process for smelting iron ore in a controlled atmosphere with a blast of air to remove impurities.

“The Bessemer process revolutionized the production of steel in the 19th century.”

2. proper noun

A town in Alabama, United States, known for its connection to the development of the Bessemer process.

“The city of Bessemer was founded in 1886 and grew rapidly due to its industrial significance.”

3. verb

To smelt iron ore using the Bessemer process.

“The iron was bessemerized in a large furnace to produce high-quality steel.”