Metallurgical

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003621",
  "term": "Metallurgical",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Relating to the science and technology of metals and alloys, encompassing their extraction from ores, refining, and preparation for use. The field covers the study of physical and chemical properties, microstructure, and performance of metallic materials. A metallurgical bond is a direct connection between two metals at the atomic level, formed through processes like welding, brazing, or soldering, which distinguishes it from a mechanical bond.",
  "synonyms": [
    "metallurgic"
  ],
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "translations": {
    "de": "metallurgisch",
    "es": "metalúrgico",
    "fr": "métallurgique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/metallurgical/"
}