hydrometallurgy
noun
hy·dro·met·al·lur·gy
ˌhī-drō-ˈme-tə-ˌlər-jē 
: the treatment of ores by wet processes (such as leaching)
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To extract those needles, recyclers rely on two techniques, known as pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
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Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
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circa 1859, in the meaning defined above
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circa 1859
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“Hydrometallurgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrometallurgy. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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