metallurgic
/,metə'lə:dʤik/ Cách viết khác : (metallurgical) /,metə'lə:dʤikəl/
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Definition
Adjective: Of or relating to metallurgy; pertaining to the science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores, purification, alloying, and working.
Usage
The adjective "metallurgic" is used to describe anything connected to the field of metallurgy. It is often used interchangeably with "metallurgical," which is more common in modern technical writing.
Examples
- The metallurgic properties of the new alloy were tested extensively.
- He works in a metallurgic laboratory, analyzing metal fatigue.
- The plant uses advanced metallurgic processes to recycle scrap steel.
Advanced Usage
- Metallurgic analysis: The detailed study of a metal's composition and structure.
- A thorough metallurgic analysis revealed impurities in the steel batch.
- Metallurgic process: A specific technique or series of operations in metal production.
- The smelting and refining stages are critical metallurgic processes.
Variants and Related Words
- Metallurgical (adj): The more frequently used variant of "metallurgic," with identical meaning.
- She is a metallurgical engineer.
- Metallurgy (n): The core scientific field itself.
- He studied metallurgy at university.
- Metallurgist (n): A person who specializes in metallurgy.
- The metallurgist recommended a different heat treatment.
Synonyms
- Metallurgical (adj): Identical in meaning.
- Alloy-related (adj): Specifically concerning mixtures of metals.
- Smelting-related (adj): Concerning the extraction of metal from ore by heating.
Related Phrases
- Metallurgic engineer: A professional engineer specializing in processes involving metals.
- The metallurgic engineer optimized the casting procedure.
Adjective
- of or relating to metallurgy
- metallurgical engineer