electrometallurgy

[ ih-lek-troh-met-l-ur-jee, -muh-tal-er-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of metallurgy dealing with the processing of metals by means of electricity.

electrometallurgy

/ -ˈmɛtəˌlɜːdʒɪ; ɪˌlɛktrəʊmɪˈtælədʒɪ /

noun

1. metallurgy involving the use of electric-arc furnaces, electrolysis, and other electrical operations

Derived Forms

• eˌlectrometˈallurgist, noun
• eˌlectroˌmetalˈlurgical, adjective

Other Words From

• e·lectro·metal·lurgi·cal adjective
• e·lectro·metal·lurgist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrometallurgy¹

First recorded in 1830–40; electro- + metallurgy

Example Sentences

The science of electrometallurgy was then in its infancy, but the Elkingtons were quick to recognize its possibilities.

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