Definition

A person who studies the structure and properties of metals and their alloys, often using specialized techniques to analyze their composition and characteristics.

Example

The metallographer examined the metal samples to determine their quality and composition.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting metallographer at the science fair.

Oh really? What did they do?

They showed me how they analyze metals for strength and quality.

That sounds cool! I didn't know that was a career.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metallographer → It is formed from "metallum" (from Latin, meaning metal) and "graphia" (from Greek, meaning writing or description). A metallographer is someone who writes or describes metals, often through the study of their properties and structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'metal' ('metallum') and 'writing' or 'describing' ('graphia') to remember that a metallographer is someone who describes or studies metals.

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