adjective
metallurgical
met-uh-LUR-ji-kul
Metallurgical (adjective) means relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties. Example: “The company hired a metallurgical engineer to test the new alloy.”
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technical Relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.
"The company hired a metallurgical engineer to test the new alloy."
"She wrote her thesis on metallurgical analysis."
"The factory has a metallurgical laboratory on site."
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How to use metallurgical
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with the study and working of metals.
When to use it
Metallurgical is a technical word found mostly in science, engineering and industry.
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Metallurgical describes the study of metals, while metallic describes something that looks or sounds like metal.
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Common pairings
metallurgical engineer
metallurgical analysis
metallurgical laboratory
metallurgical industry
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Etymology
Metallurgical was formed in English from the word metallurgy with the ending -ical.
Synonyms
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metallurgic
Rhymes for metallurgical
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What does metallurgical mean?
It means relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.
What is the difference between metallurgical and metallurgic?
Metallurgic is a listed synonym with the same meaning.
How do you pronounce metallurgical?
It is pronounced met-uh-LUR-ji-kul, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of metallurgical?
"metallurgical" (adjective) means relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.
