eutectoid Definition
denoting or relating to a mixture of substances that solidifies and melts at a constant temperature, especially (of an alloy) having a composition such that it solidifies at a lower temperature than any other composition of the same ingredients..
Using eutectoid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eutectoid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The eutectoid reaction occurs in steel when it transforms from austenite to pearlite.
Example
The eutectoid point is the lowest possible melting point of any mixture of the two substances.
Summary: eutectoid in Brief
The term 'eutectoid' [yoo-tek-toid] refers to a mixture of substances that solidifies and melts at a constant temperature. It is often used to describe alloys that solidify at a lower temperature than any other composition of the same ingredients. An example is the eutectoid reaction in steel when it transforms from austenite to pearlite.
