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Ironworking

Definition

The process of creating objects from iron or its alloys through forging, casting or other techniques.

Related terms

Blacksmithing: The craft of shaping heated iron into tools or weapons by hammering.

Smelting: The process used to extract a metal (like iron) from its ore using heat and usually also flux to melt away impurities.

Iron Age: The period in human history when iron became the most commonly used material for making tools and weapons.

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