braze
1[ breyz ]
verb (used with object),brazed, braz·ing.
to make of brass.
to cover or ornament with or as if with brass.
to make brasslike.
Origin of braze
1Other definitions for braze (2 of 2)
braze2
[ breyz ]
verb (used with object),brazed, braz·ing.Metallurgy.
to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.
Origin of braze
21575–85; <French braser to solder (MF), burn (Old French ) <Germanic; compare Swedish brasa,Danish brase to roast; see braise
Other words from braze
- brazer, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for braze (1 of 2)
braze1
/ (breɪz) /
verb(tr)
to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
to make like brass, as in hardness
Origin of braze
1Old English bræsen, from bræs brass
British Dictionary definitions for braze (2 of 2)
braze2
/ (breɪz) /
verb
(tr) to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them
noun
the high-melting solder or alloy used in brazing
Origin of braze
2C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see braise
Derived forms of braze
- brazer, noun
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