soft solder

American  

noun

1. a solder fusible at temperatures below 700°F (370°C), generally an alloy of lead and tin.

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Etymology

Origin of soft solder

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Then, using standard soft solder, the iron makes a neat, strong joint.

From Time Magazine Archive

The screw threads are all chased, and the flange, a, and head of the piston, F, in addition to being screwed, are further secured by soft solder.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

Soft Solder.—A soft solder is usually employed where lead, tin, or alloys of lead, tin and bismuth are to be soldered.

From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough

There are several compounds on the market, consisting of soft solder in powder form, ready-mixed with flux.

From Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine by Anderson, Frederick Irving

A. The carbon is coated with copper by electro-deposition; this coating is readily soldered to the carbon support with common soft solder.

From Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various