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eutectic

adjective eu·tec·tic \ yü-ˈtek-tik \

Definition of eutectic

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
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eutectic

noun
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eutectoid

play \yü-ˈtek-ˌtȯid\ adjective or noun

Origin and Etymology of eutectic

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

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eutectic

adjective eu·tec·tic \ yu̇-ˈtek-tik \

medical Definition of eutectic

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
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eutectic

noun

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