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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the structure of metals and their alloys, by any of a variety of techniques countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A process for utilising metal plates in a manner similar to lithographic stones. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A process of imitating the grain of wood on metals. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From metal + -ography.

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