# Laves phase

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An intermetallic compound with the general chemical formula AB₂.

## Etymology
Named after German crystallographer Fritz Laves (1906–1978).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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