HEAVY INDUSTRIES
\hˈɛvi ˈɪndʌstɹˌɪz], \hˈɛvi ˈɪndʌstɹˌɪz], \h_ˈɛ_v_i_ ˈɪ_n_d_ʌ_s_t_ɹ_ˌɪ_z]\
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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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