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

Until the 1970s, textile, paper and electrometallurgy factories dominated the Bellegarde economy.

From New York Times

In this article the general principles of metallurgical furnaces will be treated; the subject of gas- and oil-heated furnaces is treated in the article Fuel, and of the electric furnace in the article Electrometallurgy.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

The general principles of electrical engineering will be found in Electricity Supply, and further details respecting the generation and use of electrical power are given in such articles as Dynamo; Motors, Electric; Transformers; Accumulator; Power Transmission: Electric; Traction; Lighting: Electric; Electrochemistry and Electrometallurgy.

From Project Gutenberg

The current densities and potential differences frequently used for some of the commoner metals are given in the following table, taken from M’Millan’s Treatise on Electrometallurgy.

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