HEAVY INDUSTRY
\hˈɛvi ˈɪndʌstɹˌɪ], \hˈɛvi ˈɪndʌstɹˌɪ], \h_ˈɛ_v_i_ ˈɪ_n_d_ʌ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɪ]\
Definitions of HEAVY INDUSTRY
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The science, art, or technology dealing with processes involved in the separation of metals from their ores, the technique of making or compounding the alloys, the techniques of working or heat-treating metals, and the mining of metals. It includes industrial metallurgy as well as metallurgical techniques employed in the preparation and working of metals used in dentistry, with special reference to orthodontic and prosthodontic appliances. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p494)
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1. auto, mining, petroleum, and steel industries that need a large investment in machinery and big plants. 2. the section of economy that are in need of a lot of capital and labor to operate. It buys industrial products. Refer to light industry.
By Henry Campbell Black
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