Eureka Definition & Meaning

eureka
noun
  1. an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire
  2. a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean

"Eureka" in song lyrics

See how eureka is used in real songs:

  • "Success, I strike gold like Eureka"
    Breez Evahflowin' — Step This Way
  • "Comin to the surface - eureka"
    Downtown Science — Radioactive
  • "Run and take a leak-ah, stay and yo Eureka"
    Nice & Smooth f/ Everlast — Save the Children

Usage tips for "eureka"

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