An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Mixture of two substances which solidifies as a whole when cooled, without change in composition. The eutectic point is the temperature at which the eutectic mixture solidifies.

Etymology (EN): From Gk. eutektos “easily melted,” from → eu- + tektos “melted” + → -ic.

Etymology (PE): Hugodâz, from hu-, → eu-, + godâz, → melt.