metallurgy
Translation
metallurgy
Examples
He is studying metallurgy at university.
He is studying metallurgy at university.
Advances in metallurgy improved tool making.
Advances in metallurgy improved tool making.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the science of metals He is studying metallurgy at university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: metalworking, smelting, mineralogy (related field)
Etymology
From Greek 'metallon' (metal) and '-ourgos' (working), referring to the science of working with metals.
Memory Tips
Think of 'metal' + '-urgy', which sounds a bit like 'surgery'. It's like performing 'surgery' on metals to extract and shape them.