Eutectic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /juˈtɛk.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eutectic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Describing the thermodynamic equilibrium conditions where a liquid coexists with two solid phases.
Meaning
(chemistry) Describing the thermodynamic equilibrium conditions where a liquid coexists with two solid phases.
More Meanings
- A material that has the composition of a eutectic mixture or eutectic alloy.
- The temperature of the eutectic point.
- Describing the chemical composition or temperature of a mixture of substances that gives the lowest temperature at which the mixture becomes fully molten. A further requirement is that that temperature is lower than the melting point of any of the pure component substances.
Example Sentences
For a mixture with two components at a fixed pressure, the eutectic reaction can only happen at a fixed chemical composition and temperature, called the eutectic point.
Word Forms
- eutectics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include metatectic, cotectic, syntectoid, monotectic, syntectic, cryohydric.
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