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Definition of metallurgy
metallurgy
/ˈmɛt.əlˌɜːr.dʒi/
met · al · lur · gy
Adverb:metallurgically
•Plural:metallurgies
•Adjective:metallurgical
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CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
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The branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals, their extraction from ores, and their subsequent production and purification.
Example
"Advances in metallurgy during the Industrial Revolution allowed for the mass production of stronger, more reliable steel for infrastructure."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin 'metallurgia', derived from Greek 'metallourgos' (worker in metal), which combines 'metallon' (metal) and 'ergon' (work).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metallurgy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metallurgy