Smelting

Pronunciation: /ˈsmɛltɪŋ/

Definitions of smelting

noun the process of extracting a metal from its ore by a heating and melting process

Example Sentences

A1 Smelting is the process of extracting metal from its ore.

A2 The smelting factory was shut down due to environmental concerns.

B1 The smelting industry plays a crucial role in the economy of this region.

B2 Advanced technologies have improved the efficiency of smelting processes.

C1 Environmental regulations have been put in place to control emissions from smelting operations.

C2 Researchers are studying ways to reduce the environmental impact of smelting activities.

Examples of smelting in a Sentence

formal The process of smelting involves extracting metal from its ore by heating and melting it.

informal My uncle works at a smelting plant where they melt down metal to make new products.

slang I heard they're smelting some serious bling at that factory down the street.

figurative Her words were like the intense heat of smelting, melting away any doubts or reservations.

Grammatical Forms of smelting

• past tense: smelted
• plural: smeltings
• comparative: more smelting
• superlative: most smelting
• present tense: smelt
• future tense: will smelt
• perfect tense: has smelted
• continuous tense: is smelting
• singular: smelting
• positive degree: smelting
• infinitive: to smelt
• gerund: smelting
• participle: smelted

Origin and Evolution of smelting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'smelting' originated from the Old English word 'smeltan' which means to melt or fuse metals.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smelting' has retained its original meaning of melting or fusing metals, but has become more specifically associated with the process of extracting metal from its ore through heat and chemical reactions.