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Metallurgy

Description:

Metallurgy refers to the scientific study of metals and their extraction, purification, and production. It encompasses various processes involved in the transformation of metallic ores into useful materials, such as alloys, for industrial and commercial applications.

Senses:

1. Noun: The branch of science and technology that deals with metals, their properties, extraction, and production.
2. Noun: The industrial process of extracting metals from ores and purifying them for various applications.
3. Noun: The physical and chemical behavior of metals under different conditions, often studied to improve their performance and develop new materials.

Sample Sentences:

1. I am studying metallurgy to gain a better understanding of the properties and behavior of different metals.
2. The company invested in advanced machinery to streamline its metallurgy processes and increase production efficiency.
3. The metallurgy lab conducted experiments to analyze the effect of temperature on the hardness of the alloy.

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