Canmaking

/ˈkænmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

The process or industry of manufacturing metal containers used for storing food and beverages.

A gerund formation from 'canmaker,' combining 'can' and 'making.' This industrial terminology became common in the 19th century as mechanized production scaled up.

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