What does hydrometallurgy mean?
The application of extractive metallurgy involving the use of aqueous solutions to dissolve metals or metal ores, often followed by solvent extraction or other separation techniques.
Example
"The company's hydrometallurgy process allowed for the efficient extraction of copper from low-grade ores."
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