noun
- a scientist or technician who studies the structure and properties of metals and alloys using microscopy and other analytical techniques
Usage: technical; professional
Examples
- The metallographer examined the steel sample under a high-powered microscope.
- A skilled metallographer can identify defects in metal alloys that affect their strength.
- The research team hired a metallographer to analyze the composition of the ancient bronze artifact.
- Metallographers use specialized equipment to study grain structure in metals.
- The metallographer's report revealed that the material had undergone significant stress.