metallurgynoun [ U ]
uk/məˈtæl.ə.dʒi/us/ˈmet̬.əl.ɝː.dʒi/the scientific study of the structures and uses of metals:
She has a doctorate in metallurgy from the University of Utah.
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Chemistry: metals & metalworking
- amalgam
- arc welding
- brass
- cast iron
- Duralumin
- ferromagnetic
- ferromagnetism
- gilt
- hallmark
- heavy metal
- magnetic
- magneto
- metalwork
- pewter
- soldering iron
- spot-welding
- titanium
- tungsten
- weld
- welder
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metallurgical
adjective uk/ˌmet.əlˈɜː.dʒɪ.kəl/us/ˌmet̬.əlˈɝː.dʒɪ.kəl/
a metallurgical process
the metallurgical industry