metallurgical
adjective/ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #15,034 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy, the science and technology of metals and their production.
Example sentence
The university opened its new metallurgical research center to study advanced metal alloys.
Synonyms & related words
- metalworking
- industrial
- technical
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