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Definition of: eutectic
(y
·tek′tik) adjective Chem.
Melting readily or at a low temperature: said of an alloy or a solution that has the lowest possible fusing point, usually below that of any of the components taken separately.
—noun A eutectic substance, as an alloy. [<GK. eutēktos <eu- well, easily + tēkein fuse]
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