eureka Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
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noun a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
WordNet
Eu*re"ka
Etymology
Gr. I have found, perfect indicative of to find.Definitions
The exclamation attributed to Archimedes, who is said to have cried out "Eureka! eureka!" (I have found it! I have found it!), upon suddenly discovering a method of finding out how much the gold of King Hiero's crown had been alloyed. Hence, an expression of triumph concerning a discovery.