metallurgy
/məˈtælədʒi/ · /ˈmetəlɜːrdʒi/
CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7245 in the learning path
冶金学；冶金技术
Definitions
n. The science of extracting metals and studying their properties.
冶金学；冶金技术
Example
My cousin studies metallurgy and tests metals in a laboratory.
我的表姐学习冶金学，在实验室检测金属。
Advances in metallurgy have enabled manufacturers to develop lighter materials for more fuel-efficient vehicles.
冶金技术的进步使制造商能够开发更轻的材料，用于制造更节能的车辆。
Collocations
- physical metallurgy
- powder metallurgy
- advances in metallurgy
Word family
- metallurgical (adj.)
- metallurgist (n.)
Usage tip
不可数名词；从业专家称metallurgist。
FAQ
- What does metallurgy mean?
- The science of extracting metals and studying their properties.
- How is metallurgy pronounced?
- UK /məˈtælədʒi/, US /ˈmetəlɜːrdʒi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
