metallurgy
/ˈmɛtəˌlɜrdʒi/
noun
- The science or process of extracting metals from their ores and preparing them for use.
- Advances in metallurgy have made it possible to create lighter and stronger bicycle frames.
- The history of metallurgy dates back thousands of years to the Bronze Age.
- She studied metallurgy in college and now works at a steel plant.