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eutectic

/juˈtɛk.tɪk/

Meanings
noun
A material that has the composition of a eutectic mixture or eutectic alloy

Examples :

"The solder used in electronics is often a eutectic, melting sharply at a specific temperature for a reliable connection. "
material compound chemistry
adjective
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.

Examples :

"The eutectic mixture of salt and water melts at a lower temperature than pure salt or pure water alone, making it useful for de-icing roads in cold weather. "
chemistry material substance physics technical science

Related Words

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration electronics

electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration requirement

requirement noun

/ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration substances

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

Illustration equilibrium

equilibrium noun

/iːkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/

The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced, resulting in no net change.

"The family reached a state of equilibrium after a long, difficult discussion about chores. "

Illustration determines

determines verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnz/ /dɪˈtɜrmənz/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The fence determines the boundary of our yard. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "