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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

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  • "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

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Frequently asked questions

What does eureka mean?
an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
What part of speech is eureka?
Eureka is a noun.
How many definitions does eureka have?
Eureka has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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