Metallurgical
adjective
Related to the study and technology of metals.
The metallurgical process involves heating the metal to high temperatures.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical engineering
- metallurgical process
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Technical
adjective
Used in or relating to the process of separating metals from their ores.
The metallurgical industries are an important part of our economy.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical operations
- metallurgical facilities
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Academic, Technical
adjective
Having properties or behavior characteristics important in metallurgy.
These metallurgical properties play crucial roles when forging the metal.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical characteristics
- metallurgical properties
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Academic, Technical
adjective
Related to the study and technology of metals.
The metallurgical process involves heating the metal to high temperatures.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical engineering
- metallurgical process
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Used in or relating to the process of separating metals from their ores.
The metallurgical industries are an important part of our economy.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical operations
- metallurgical facilities
Usage tips
Academic, Technical
adjective
Having properties or behavior characteristics important in metallurgy.
These metallurgical properties play crucial roles when forging the metal.

Often appears as...
- metallurgical characteristics
- metallurgical properties
Usage tips
Academic, Technical
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Industrial Focus
Often used within the context of industrial processes and practices.

He took a course in metallurgical techniques at the factory.
Specialized Study
Implies specialized knowledge in science and engineering fields.

She's pursuing a degree in metallurgical science.
Industrial Focus
Often used within the context of industrial processes and practices.

He took a course in metallurgical techniques at the factory.
Specialized Study
Implies specialized knowledge in science and engineering fields.

She's pursuing a degree in metallurgical science.
Industrial Focus
Often used within the context of industrial processes and practices.

He took a course in metallurgical techniques at the factory.
Specialized Study
Implies specialized knowledge in science and engineering fields.

She's pursuing a degree in metallurgical science.
Quote examples
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Australian Politician
The resources industry has a long future in Queensland, whether it's metallurgical coal from the Bowen Basin, bauxite from Weipa or rare earth minerals from the North West Minerals Province.

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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
We should make innovations in coal-mining and metallurgical industries in particular so as to revitalize the overall economy of the country.

Quote examples
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Australian Politician
The resources industry has a long future in Queensland, whether it's metallurgical coal from the Bowen Basin, bauxite from Weipa or rare earth minerals from the North West Minerals Province.

Quote examples
Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
We should make innovations in coal-mining and metallurgical industries in particular so as to revitalize the overall economy of the country.

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