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hypoeutectoid

 

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Hypoeutectoid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to an alloy or material that contains less of a particular constituent than would be present in a eutectoid composition.

Sense 1: (Metallurgy) Relating to an alloy having a carbon percentage under the eutectoid point, typically less than 0.76% carbon in steel.

Example Sentence 1: The hypoeutectoid steel alloy exhibited improved ductility and toughness properties compared to eutectoid compositions.

Example Sentence 2: The hypoeutectoid region in the phase diagram depicted a phase transformation from ferrite to pearlite.

Sense 2: (Chemistry) Pertaining to an alloy or compound containing a lower amount of a specific element than what would constitute a eutectoid composition.

Example Sentence 1: This hypoeutectoid silver-copper alloy displays inferior conductive properties compared to the eutectoid mixture.

Example Sentence 2: The composition study revealed that the hypoeutectoid compound resulted in a reduction in hardness and tensile strength.

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