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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An alloy of a composition that undergoes the eutectoid transformation.

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing the phase-change reaction of an alloy in which, on cooling, a single solid phase transforms into two other solid phases.

Etymology

From eutectic + -oid.

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