solder

[sod-er]

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)

1. to join (metal objects) with solder.

2. to join closely and intimately.

   two fates inseparably soldered by misfortune.

3. to mend; repair; patch up.

verb (used without object)

1. to unite things with solder.

2. to become soldered or united; grow together.

solder

/ ˈsɒdər, ˈsɒldə /

noun

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

verb

1. to join or mend or be joined or mended with or as if with solder

Other Word Forms

• solderable adjective
• solderer noun
• solderless adjective
• desolder verb (used with object)
• resolder verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of solder¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of solder¹

C14: via Old French from Latin solidāre to strengthen, from solidus _solid

Example Sentences

"The project offered a wealth of learning opportunities. I've extended many skills, including programming, soldering and physics applications," Ms. Xu said.

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In the shade of the barracks, the solders were cleaning their Kalashnikovs.

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That setup, he said, can perform most of the functions needed for electronics assembly, such as soldering, inserting screws or peeling off protective films.

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He uses a soldering gun to burn away some of the words and create a series of perforations in the stories.

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"It only saves the lives of Israeli solders", he continues - "and publicising it only helps Hamas".

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