EUTECTIC


Meaning of EUTECTIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ yü-ˈtek-tik ]

adjective

Etymology: Greek eutēktos easily melted, from eu- + tēktos melted, from tēkein to melt — more at thaw

Date: 1884

1. of an alloy or solution : having the lowest melting point possible

2. : of or relating to a eutectic alloy or solution or its melting or freezing point

• eutectic noun

• eu·tec·toid -ˌtȯid adjective or noun

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