metallurgy
UK/'metәlә:dʒi/US
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Definitions
n.
The science and craft of extracting metals from their ores and preparing them for use
冶金学，冶金术
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedGreek metallon (metal) + ergon (work) = 'metal-working.' The -urgy form of the root names a craft or process applied to something — here, the whole business of pulling metal from ore, smelting it, and shaping it.
Common Collocations
- 1.powder metallurgy粉末冶金
- 2.extractive metallurgy提取冶金
- 3.study metallurgy学习冶金
Example Sentences
- 1.
He studied metallurgy before joining the steel company.
- 2.
Advances in metallurgy made stronger, lighter alloys possible.
- 3.
Ancient metallurgy turned raw ore into tools and weapons.