Finesentence logo

Metallurgist: meaning, definitions and examples

⚒️
Add to dictionary

metallurgist

 

[ məˈtæl.ər.dʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

profession

A metallurgist is a scientist or engineer who specializes in the properties and behavior of metals and their alloys. They work on the extraction of metals from ores, the improvement of metals' physical and chemical properties, and the development of new metal materials. Metallurgists are crucial in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, where the quality of metal components can significantly impact performance and safety. Their expertise is applied in areas such as materials science, metallurgical engineering, and the research of metal processing techniques.

Synonyms

materials scientist, metal specialist, metallurgical engineer

Examples of usage

  • The metallurgist analyzed the alloy for its tensile strength.
  • She consulted a metallurgist to improve the durability of the product.
  • Metallurgists play a key role in developing new metal technologies.

Translations

Translations of the word "metallurgist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metalúrgico

🇮🇳 धातु विज्ञानज्ञ

🇩🇪 Metallurge

🇮🇩 metalurg

🇺🇦 металург

🇵🇱 metalurg

🇯🇵 冶金学者

🇫🇷 métallurgiste

🇪🇸 metalurgista

🇹🇷 metalurji mühendisi

🇰🇷 금속공학자

🇸🇦 مهندس المعادن

🇨🇿 metalurg

🇸🇰 metalurg

🇨🇳 冶金师

🇸🇮 metalurg

🇮🇸 málmsmiður

🇰🇿 металлург

🇬🇪 მეტალურგი

🇦🇿 metalurq

🇲🇽 metalurgista

Word origin

The term 'metallurgist' originates from the Greek words 'metallon,' meaning 'metal,' and 'ergon,' meaning 'work' or 'labor.' The use of the term can be traced back to the early studies of metallurgy, which began thousands of years ago with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. These cultures were among the first to extract metals from ores and develop techniques for working with materials like gold, copper, and bronze. Over time, the field of metallurgy evolved, particularly during the Industrial Revolution, when the demand for high-performance metals increased. Today, metallurgists enhance our understanding of metal science through research and development, pushing the boundaries of technology and materials engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,427, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.