powder metallurgy

noun

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

powder metallurgy

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of powder metallurgy¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Joe says they've done powder metallurgy welds, back at his father's plant.

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

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

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"I'd like to make something by powder metallurgy techniques," said Pete.

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