powder metallurgy

American  

noun

1. the art or science of manufacturing useful articles by compacting metal and other powders in a die, followed by sintering.

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powder metallurgy British  

noun

1. the science and technology of producing solid metal components from metal powder by compaction and sintering

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Etymology

Origin of powder metallurgy

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

"The process is called sintering, which aggregates fine particles together into a more solid state. It is similar to powder metallurgy in the manufacturing of ceramics," continues Tsumori.

From Science Daily

GKN has also pledged to return 2.5 billion pounds to investors in the next three years following the Dana deal and an earlier pledge to sell its powder metallurgy business.

From Reuters

Then he said, "Joe, do you know anything about powder metallurgy?"

From Project Gutenberg

GKN has also pledged to return 2.5 billion pounds to investors in the next three years following the Dana deal and an earlier pledge to sell its powder metallurgy business.

From Reuters

The powder metallurgy men turned up an hour later, and a three-star general from Washington.

From Project Gutenberg