Definition

Describing a material that has more of a certain component than what is found in a eutectoid mixture.

Example

The steel is classified as hypereutectoid due to its higher carbon content compared to the eutectoid composition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term hypereutectoid?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It refers to materials that contain more of the minor component than in a eutectoid structure.

Got it! That sounds pretty interesting, especially in materials science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypereutectoid → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "eutectoid" (from Greek "eutektos", meaning easily melted, and "eidos", meaning form or shape). The term refers to a material that has a composition exceeding the eutectoid point, indicating an excess of one phase in a phase diagram.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'excessive' and 'eutectoid' referring to a specific form of material — this helps you remember that hypereutectoid describes a material with an excess of a certain phase.

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