Metallurgy (noun)

The branch of science and technology that deals with the properties and the production of metals.

Origin:

From the latin word metallurgia, meaning "the art of working metals".

Examples:

1. He studied metallurgy in college and now works as a metallurgical engineer.
2. The company specializes in metallurgical research and consulting.
3. This book provides an introduction to the principles of metallurgy.
4. The metallurgical process involves extracting the metal from its ore and purifying it.
5. The metallurgical industry is a major contributor to the country's economy.