powder metallurgy


powder metallurgy

noun

Definition of POWDER METALLURGY

: a branch of science or an art concerned with the production of powdered metals or of metallic objects by compressing a powdered metal or alloy with or without other materials and heating without thoroughly melting to solidify and strengthen

First Known Use of POWDER METALLURGY

1933

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