cold-weld

[ kohld-weld ]

verb (used with object)

1. to weld (metal objects) by extreme high pressure with no application of heat.
2. to weld (metal objects) by contact in a high vacuum, as in space.

cold-weld

verb

1. tr to join (two metal surfaces) without heat by forcing them together so that the oxide films are broken and adhesion occurs

Derived Forms

• cold welding, noun