Metallurgist (noun)

A scientist or technician who specializes in the production and study of metals, including their extraction from ores, refining, and processing into various products.

Origin:

From greek metallon, meaning metal, and ergazomai, meaning to work.

Examples:

1. The metallurgist was responsible for analyzing the composition of the metal sample.
2. The metallurgist was consulted for his expertise on the best way to extract the metal from the ore.
3. The metallurgist had to determine the optimal conditions for smelting the metal.
4. The metallurgist was part of the team that developed a new, more efficient process for refining the metal.
5. The metallurgist was called in to investigate the cause of the metal's unexpected properties.