'metallurgy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'metallourgos,' where 'metallon' meant 'metal' and 'ergon' meant 'work.'

'metallourgos' transformed into the Latin word 'metallurgia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'metallurgy' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'working with metals,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the science and technology of metals.'