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soldering iron

American  

noun

  1. an instrument for melting and applying solder.

soldering iron British  

noun

  1. a hand tool consisting of a handle fixed to a copper tip that is heated, electrically or in a flame, and used to melt and apply solder

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Etymology

Origin of soldering iron

First recorded in 1680–90

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