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electrometallurgy

[ ih-lek-troh-met-l-ur-jee, -muh-tal-er-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of metallurgy dealing with the processing of metals by means of electricity.

electrometallurgy

/ -ˈmɛtəˌlɜːdʒɪ; ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈtælədʒɪ /

noun

  1. metallurgy involving the use of electric-arc furnaces, electrolysis, and other electrical operations

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Derived Forms

  • eˌlectrometˈallurgist, noun
  • eˌlectroˌmetalˈlurgical, adjective

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Other Words From

  • e·lectro·metal·lurgi·cal adjective
  • e·lectro·metal·lurgist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of electrometallurgy1

First recorded in 1830–40; electro- + metallurgy

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Example Sentences

The science of electrometallurgy was then in its infancy, but the Elkingtons were quick to recognize its possibilities.

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