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pyrometallurgy

/ˌpaɪroʊməˈtælərdʒi/

Meanings
noun
Any process that uses high temperatures to transform either metals or their ores.

Examples :

"Pyrometallurgy is used to extract copper from its ore by heating it to very high temperatures. "
material substance chemistry process technology science industry element

Related Words

Illustration temperatures

temperatures noun

/ˈtɛmpərətʃərz/ /ˈtɛmprətʃərz/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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their pronoun

/ðeər/

Belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

"They brought their books with them."

Illustration extract

extract noun

/ˈɛkstrækt/ /ɪkˈstrækt/

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

"The extract from the textbook was the most important part for the history test. "

Illustration heating

heating verb

/ˈhiːtɪŋ/

To cause an increase in temperature of (an object or space); to cause to become hot (often with "up").

"The oven is heating the pizza to 400 degrees. "

Illustration high

high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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either adverb

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

"My parents didn't want me to go to the party, and neither did my friends. "

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transform noun

/tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/

An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another.

"The mathematical transform used to convert the raw data into a frequency spectrum helped the engineers analyze the sound waves. "

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process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

Illustration uses

uses noun

/ˈjuːzɪz/ /ˈjuːsɪz/

The act of using.

"The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations."

Illustration copper

copper noun

/ˈkɔp.ə/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɑ.pɚ/

A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.

"The electrical wiring in my house is made of copper. "

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metals noun

/ˈmɛtəlz/ /ˈmɛtl̩z/

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"Many everyday objects, like pots, pans, and cars, are made from metals such as steel and aluminum. "