presteel
/ˈpriːˌstēl/Definitions
1. noun
A metal alloy, especially a type of steel, used in the production of a particular material or product before the final processing stage.
“The presteel was rolled and shaped into the desired form before being further processed into a finished product.”
2. verb
To prepare or treat steel in a specific way before a final processing stage, typically to make it easier to work with or to achieve a desired outcome.
“The steel was presteeld to make it more pliable for the manufacturing process.”