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1. acierate, v. View full entry 1867
...trans. To convert (iron) into steel....
2. affine, v. View full entry ?1473
...trans. To refine (metal). Obs. (rare after 16th cent.)....
3. alchemy, v. View full entry 1615
...trans. To treat, produce, or transform by (or as if by) alchemy; (in early use) spec. †to plate or alloy with another metal (obs.). Now chiefly ...
4. allay, v.1 View full entry OE
...trans. In physical sense: to lay, lay down, lay aside. Also fig.Obs....
5. † allay, v.3 View full entry c1400
...trans. To mix (a metal) with another; esp. to mix (a metal) with a less valuable one or with another substance, so as to lower its standard or quality;...
6. alloy, v. View full entry 1625
...trans. To combine (metals) so as to form an alloy; to combine (a metal) with one or more other metals or (less commonly) non-metallic elements, typically to improve a...
7. aˈmalgam, v. View full entry c1386
...trans. To soften by combination with mercury; to alloy with mercury. Obs....
8. anneal, v. View full entry a1000
...To set on fire, kindle, inflame. lit. and fig.Obs....
9. annualize, v. View full entry 1803
...To write for, or contribute to, an annual (publication)....
10. anodize, v. View full entry 1931
...To cover (aluminium or its alloys) with a protective layer of aluminium oxide by means of electrolysis....
11. anvil, v. View full entry 1607
...trans. To fashion on the anvil; chiefly fig....
12. appear, v. View full entry c1250
...To come forth into view, as from a place or state of concealment, or from a distance; to become visible....
13. arcade, v. View full entry 1861
...To furnish with, or form into, an arcade....
14. arch, v.1 View full entry 1463
...To furnish with an arch or vault....
15. ˈarchitect, v. View full entry 1818
...To design (a building). Also transf. and fig....
16. architecturalize, v. View full entry a1878
...To adapt to architectural purposes or design....
17. ˈarchitecture, v. View full entry a1821
...To design as architect....
18. ashlar, v. View full entry 1836
...trans. To face with ashlar; cf. ashlar3....
19. asphalt, v. View full entry 1872
...To cover or lay with asphalt....
20. assay, v. View full entry c1300
...trans. To put to the proof, try (a person or thing); to test the nature, excellence, fitness, etc. of. Obs. exc. as fig. use of 4....
