purple plague
The term "purple plague" has distinct meanings in electronics, chemistry, and ecology, each involving a type of destructive phenomenon.
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Definition
C1Electronics
(technical)A brittle, purple-colored compound formed when gold and aluminum come into contact and are heated, leading to potential failure in electronic components.
Example
- The purple plague can cause serious issues in microelectronics by weakening the gold-aluminum bonds.
C1Chemistry
(technical)A bright-purple intermetallic compound, AuAlâ‚‚, formed by the reaction of gold and aluminum under heat, known for its brittleness and low conductivity.
Example
- Chemists must account for the formation of the purple plague when designing gold-aluminum interfaces.
C1Ecology
(informal)A term used to describe highly invasive plants, like Chinese Wisteria, that can overtake and damage native ecosystems.
Example
- The spread of the purple plague has severely affected the local flora, choking out native species.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "purple plague":
white plagueplague spotplague crossplague ratgreen sicknessblack fever