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Metallurgy
/məˈtæl.ər.dʒi/noun
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Metallurgy is the scientific study and practical application of extracting, refining, and processing metals from their ores to create useful materials. It encompasses everything from understanding atomic structures to innovating alloys for cutting-edge technologies, playing a pivotal role in industries like aerospace and renewable energy today.
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The development of metallurgy around 5000 BCE in the Middle East not only kickstarted the Copper Age but also enabled the creation of the first writing systems on metal tablets, potentially influencing the dawn of recorded history. This innovation is estimated to have boosted early societies' productivity by up to 10-fold through better tools and weapons.
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