solder
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ər noun
1.
any of various alloys fused and applied to the joint between metal objects to unite them without heating the objects to the melting point.
2.
anything that joins or unites: the solder of their common cause.
verb (used with object)
3.
to join (metal objects) with solder.
4.
to join closely and intimately: two fates inseparably soldered by misfortune.
5.
to mend; repair; patch up.
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verb (used without object)
6.
to unite things with solder.
7.
to become soldered or united; grow together.
Origin:
1325–75; (noun) Middle English soudour < Old French soudure, soldure, derivative of solder to solder < Latin solidāre to make solid, equivalent to solid(us) solid + -āre infinitive suffix; (v.) late Middle English, derivative of the noun
1325–75; (noun) Middle English soudour < Old French soudure, soldure, derivative of solder to solder < Latin solidāre to make solid, equivalent to solid(us) solid + -āre infinitive suffix; (v.) late Middle English, derivative of the noun
Related forms
sol·der·a·ble, adjective
sol·der·er, noun
sol·der·less, adjective
de·sol·der, verb (used with object)
re·sol·der, verb
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solder (ˈsɒldə, US ˈsɒdər) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an alloy for joining two metal surfaces by melting the alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces. Soft solders are alloys of lead and tin; brazing solders are alloys of copper and zinc |
| 2. | something that joins things together firmly; a bond |
| —vb | |
| 3. | to join or mend or be joined or mended with or as if with solder |
| [C14: via Old French from Latin solidāre to strengthen, from solidus | |
| 'solderable | |
| —adj | |
| 'solderer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
solder
mid-14c., sawd, from O.Fr. soldure, from solder "to join with solder," from L. solidare "to make solid," from solidus "solid" (see solid). Modern form is from early 15c. The -l- is still pronounced in Great Britain. The noun is first attested late 14c.
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Example sentences
He's even managed to make solder into a design feature.
Deleading solder creates worries about electronics reliability.
Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand, with the hot point of a needle used to bore and solder.
Perfect for parents and kids to do together-no glue or solder necessary, and the plastic components snap together with ease.
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