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metallurgy


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Definition of metallurgy

noun

[mass noun]
  • the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification: the constituents of bronze can be scientifically analysed to gain information on ancient metallurgy

Derivatives

metallurgic


adjective

metallurgical


adjective

metallurgically


adverb

metallurgist

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek metallon 'metal' + -ourgia 'working'

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