Svensk definition
Läran om framställning, rening och bearbetning av metaller och deras legeringar. Hit hör såväl industriell metallurgi som metallurgisk teknik, som t ex inom odontologin.
Metallurgy
Metallurgi
Engelsk definition
The science, art, or technology dealing with processes involved in the separation of metals from their ores, the technique of making or compounding the alloys, the techniques of working or heat-treating metals, and the mining of metals. It includes industrial metallurgy as well as metallurgical techniques employed in the preparation and working of metals used in dentistry, with special reference to orthodontic and prosthodontic appliances. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p494)
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Engelska synonymer
Industries, Heavy — Heavy Industry — Industry, Heavy — Heavy Industries