Definitions for metallurgist
met·al·lur·gist

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metallurgist, metallurgical engineernoun

   an engineer trained in the extraction and refining and alloying and fabrication of metals

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metallurgistnoun

   A person who works in metal

2. metallurgistnoun

   A person skilled in metallurgy

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metallurgistnoun

   A worker in metals.

   Etymology: metallum and ἔργον.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metallurgist

   Metallurgy is a domain of materials science and engineering that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their inter-metallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are known as alloys. Metallurgy encompasses both the science and the technology of metals; that is, the way in which science is applied to the production of metals, and the engineering of metal components used in products for both consumers and manufacturers. Metallurgy is distinct from the craft of metalworking. Metalworking relies on metallurgy in a similar manner to how medicine relies on medical science for technical advancement. A specialist practitioner of metallurgy is known as a metallurgist. The science of metallurgy is further subdivided into two broad categories: chemical metallurgy and physical metallurgy. Chemical metallurgy is chiefly concerned with the reduction and oxidation of metals, and the chemical performance of metals. Subjects of study in chemical metallurgy include mineral processing, the extraction of metals, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical degradation (corrosion). In contrast, physical metallurgy focuses on the mechanical properties of metals, the physical properties of metals, and the physical performance of metals. Topics studied in physical metallurgy include crystallography, material characterization, mechanical metallurgy, phase transformations, and failure mechanisms.Historically, metallurgy has predominately focused on the production of metals. Metal production begins with the processing of ores to extract the metal, and includes the mixture of metals to make alloys. Metal alloys are often a blend of at least two different metallic elements. However, non-metallic elements are often added to alloys in order to achieve properties suitable for an application. The study of metal production is subdivided into ferrous metallurgy (also known as black metallurgy) and non-ferrous metallurgy (also known as colored metallurgy). Ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on iron, while non-ferrous metallurgy involves processes and alloys based on other metals. The production of ferrous metals accounts for 95% of world metal production.Modern metallurgists work in both emerging and traditional areas as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside material scientists and other engineers. Some traditional areas include mineral processing, metal production, heat treatment, failure analysis, and the joining of metals (including welding, brazing, and soldering). Emerging areas for metallurgists include nanotechnology, superconductors, composites, biomedical materials, electronic materials (semiconductors) and surface engineering. Many applications, practices, and devices associated or involved in metallurgy were established in ancient China, such as the innovation of the blast furnace, cast iron, hydraulic-powered trip hammers, and double acting piston bellows.

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1. metallurgist

   A metallurgist is a professional who specializes in the study of the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements and their mixtures known as alloys. They may be involved in various processes such as extraction, refining, or testing of metals, and often work in labs, factories, or mines. They are critical in industries such as manufacturing and mining, where their expertise is used to understand and develop materials with specific properties.

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1. Metallurgistnoun

   one who works in metals, or prepares them for use; one who is skilled in metallurgy

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. mtallurgiste.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of metallurgist in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of metallurgist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=metallurgist
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Metallurgist
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=metallurgist
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallurgist
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metallurgist