eutectic alloy

English

Noun

eutectic alloy (plural eutectic alloys)

  1. A mixture of metals having a melting point lower than that of any of its components. Examples are lead-tin solder, cast-iron (a eutectic mixture of iron and carbon), copper-silver eutectic (silver solder).
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