eutectoid

adj, noun — 2 senses

eutectoid

adj

Etymology From eutectic + -oid.

1

Describing the phase-change reaction of an alloy in which, on cooling, a single solid phase transforms into two other solid phases.

Derived terms
hypereutectoid, hypoeutectoid, proeutectoid

eutectoid

noun

Etymology From eutectic + -oid.

1

An alloy of a composition that undergoes the eutectoid transformation.

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