Definition

Relating to the study of the physical and chemical structure of metals and their alloys.

Example

The metallographic analysis revealed the grain structure of the steel sample.

Conversation

I just read about this metallographic technique for analyzing metals.

Really? That sounds interesting! What does it involve?

It uses microscopy to study the structure of metals at a microscopic level.

Wow, I had no idea metallurgy could be so detailed!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metallographic → It is formed from "metallum" (from Latin, meaning metal) and "graphia" (from Greek, meaning writing or description). The word "metallographic" refers to the description or study of metals, particularly their structure and properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'metal' as the subject being studied and 'graphy' as the act of describing or writing about it — that's why metallographic relates to the study of metals.

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