peritectic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Describes the isothermal reversible reaction of a liquid phase and a solid phase to form a second solid phase during cooling
noun
  1. The second solid phase so-formed

Word forms

peritectic peritectics

Related words

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