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metallurgy

noun
/ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

Meaning

The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.

Example Sentences

Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.

Synonyms

metal science, materials science, engineering, smelting

Antonyms

nonmetal science, biology

Collocations

extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, metallurgy department

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