metallurgy

Meanings

• noun

  The science and technology of extracting and processing metals and alloys.

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Variants

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metallurgical , metallurgically , metallurgies , metallurgist , metallurgists , metallurgy , powder metallurgies , powder metallurgy

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Etymology

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From the Greek words metalla (metals) and agoreuein (to treat, discuss).

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known metallurgical artifacts date back to around 3000 BCE.

2. The discovery of bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, revolutionized metallurgy and led to the Bronze Age.

3. Silicon is the most common element in the earth's crust, but it is not typically considered a metal due to its properties.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mining: The process of extracting raw materials from the earth, often used in conjunction with metallurgy to produce metals.

2. Smelting: The process of heating and melting ore to extract the metal.

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Culture

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Metallurgy has played a significant role in human history, starting with the discovery of fire and the ability to smelt and shape metals. It has been used to create tools, weapons, and artistic creations throughout history. In literature, metallurgy is often used as a metaphor for transformation and creation.

How to Memorize "metallurgy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large industrial plant with smoke stacks, furnaces, and workers in protective gear extracting and processing metals.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'alchemy' and the idea of transforming raw materials into valuable substances.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'METAL' - Metals Extracted Through Application of Labor.

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