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eureka
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun eureka has 2 senses
- eureka(n = noun.substance) constantan - an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire; Array is a kind of copper-base alloy
- eureka(n = noun.location) Array - a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean; Array is a kind of town
is a part of ca, calif., california, golden state
CIDE DICTIONARY
eureka, [Gr. I have found, perfect indicative of to find.].
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. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
eureka, int. & n.
--int. I have found it! (announcing a discovery etc.).
--n. the exultant cry of 'eureka'.
--int. I have found it! (announcing a discovery etc.).
--n. the exultant cry of 'eureka'.
Etymology
Gk heureka 1st pers. sing. perfect of heurisko find: attributed to Archimedes
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