1. of or relating to metallography; concerned with the structure and properties of metals and alloys as revealed by microscopic examination
Usage: technical; used in materials science and engineering

Examples

• The metallographic analysis revealed the grain structure of the steel sample.
• Engineers performed metallographic testing to ensure the alloy met quality standards.
• A metallographic microscope was used to examine the metal's microstructure.
• The metallographic report documented the presence of impurities in the material.
• Metallographic techniques helped identify the cause of the metal's failure.