eutectic

adjective

eu·​tec·​tic yü-ˈtek-tik 

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

eutectoid

yü-ˈtek-ˌtȯid 

adjective or noun

Examples of eutectic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, these ingredients form a deep eutectic solvent, a liquid mixture whose components interact through forces such as hydrogen bonding and ion-dipole interactions. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

For example, Thompson has identified one candidate, a mixture of acids and bases called a deep eutectic solvent, that dissolves everything but nickel. — Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021

In the freezing stage, the product is cooled to below its eutectic point, or the lowest temperature at which the solid and liquid phase can coexist. — Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2016

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eutectic

• cachectic
• eclectic
• symplectic
• apoplectic
• dialectic
• hectic
• pectic
• smectic

Medical Definition

eutectic

adjective

eu·​tec·​tic yu̇-ˈtek-tik 

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