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

“I suppose he wanted some soft solder, miss; he requires a great deal.”

From The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook by Marryat, Frederick

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

Thank you, my lad, I know you’re not talking soft solder, so as to get to wind’ard of me, like those fellows in there.

From Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant by Greene, John B.

These, with others, are employed for soft solder joints, the temperature of which rarely exceeds about 600� Fah.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various