First Known Use: 1665
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metallurgy
noun met·al·lur·gy \ˈme-təl-ˌər-jē, especially British mə-ˈta-lər-\
: a science that deals with the nature and uses of metal
Full Definition of METALLURGY
: the science and technology of metals
— met·al·lur·gi·cal \ˌme-təl-ˈər-ji-kəl\ adjective
— met·al·lur·gi·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— met·al·lur·gist \ˈme-təl-ˌər-jist, especially British mə-ˈta-lər-\ noun
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Origin of METALLURGY
New Latin metallurgia, from metall- + -urgia -urgy
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metallurgy
noun met·al·lur·gy \ˈme-təl-ˌər-jē\
Definition of METALLURGY for Kids
: the science of obtaining metals from their ores and preparing them for use
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