METALLURGIST

metallurgist, metallurgical engineer

(noun) an engineer trained in the extraction and refining and alloying and fabrication of metals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

metallurgist (plural metallurgists)

(dated) A person who works in metal.

A person skilled in metallurgy.

Source: Wiktionary


Met"al*lur`gist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. métallurgiste.]

Definition: One who works in metals, or prepares them for use; one who is skilled in metallurgy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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