science, scientific discipline - a particular branch of scientific knowledge; "the science of genetics"

powder metallurgy - the metallurgy of powdered metals; how to produce solid metal objects from powdered metal by compaction and sintering

pole - deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

alloy - make an alloy of

alloy, debase - lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

beneficiate - process (ores or other raw materials), as by reduction

faggot, fagot - fasten together rods of iron in order to heat or weld them

rich - high in mineral content; having a a high proportion of fuel to air; "a rich vein of copper", "a rich gas mixture"