hy·per·eu·tec·tic

(hī′pər-yo͞o-tĕk′tĭk)

adj.

Having the minor component present in a larger amount than in the eutectic composition of the same components.

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hypereutectic

(ˌhaɪpəjuːˈtɛktɪk) or

hypereutectoid

adj

(Chemistry) (of a mixture or alloy with two components) containing more of the minor component than a eutectic mixture. Compare hypoeutectic

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