Metallurgic: meaning, definitions and examples

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metallurgic

 

[ məˈtæl.ər.dʒɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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Metallurgic refers to anything that pertains to metallurgy, which is the science and technology of metals. This includes the study of their physical and chemical properties, extraction, and processing techniques.

Synonyms

metallic, metalworking

Examples of usage

  • The metallurgic industry plays a crucial role in modern manufacturing.
  • He pursued a metallurgic degree to specialize in metal treatment.
  • The metallurgic properties of the alloy were examined in the lab.

Translations

Translations of the word "metallurgic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metalúrgico

🇮🇳 धातु विज्ञान संबंधी

🇩🇪 metallurgisch

🇮🇩 metalurgi

🇺🇦 металургійний

🇵🇱 metalurgiczny

🇯🇵 金属冶金の

🇫🇷 métallurgique

🇪🇸 metalúrgico

🇹🇷 metalurjik

🇰🇷 금속공학의

🇸🇦 معادن

🇨🇿 metalurgický

🇸🇰 metalurgický

🇨🇳 冶金的

🇸🇮 metalurški

🇮🇸 málmfræði

🇰🇿 металлургиялық

🇬🇪 მეტალურგიული

🇦🇿 metalurji

🇲🇽 metalúrgico

Etymology

The term 'metallurgic' originates from the Greek word 'metallourgos', which translates to 'worker in metal'. This word is derived from 'metallon', meaning 'metal', and 'ergon', meaning 'work'. The knowledge of metallurgy dates back to ancient civilizations, where early humans began to experiment with various metals for tools and ornaments. As societies evolved, the study and manipulation of metals became increasingly sophisticated, leading to advancements in metal extraction and processing techniques. The Industrial Revolution marked a significant period in the development of metallurgic practices, incorporating new technologies and methods that transformed the field. Today, metallurgic science encompasses various disciplines, including materials science and engineering, and continues to evolve with the integration of modern technology.