270. Metals

docimasy, docimacy

the branch of metallurgy involved in the assaying of ores or metals. See also 190. GREECE and GREEKS .

metallography

the study of metals and their structures and properties by the use of microscopy and x rays.

metallotherapy

treatment of disease and illness with metals, particularly with the salt forms of metals.

metallurgy

the science of preparing metals for use by separating them from their ores and refining them, as by smelting. —metallurgist , n. —metallurgie, metallurgical , adj.

radiometallography

the study of metals and their structures by the use of x rays

siderotechny

Rare. the metallurgy of iron and steel.