metallography
/ˌmɛtəˈlɑɡrəfi/
noun
- The scientific study of the structure and properties of metals and alloys, especially using a microscope.
- Advances in metallography have helped create stronger and lighter alloys for airplanes.
- The engineer used metallography to examine the tiny cracks in the steel beam.
- Students in the materials science lab learned the basics of metallography by polishing and etching metal samples.