soldering iron

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noun

an instrument for melting and applying solder.

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Origin of soldering iron

First recorded in 1680–90

Words nearby soldering iron

solation, solatium, sold, Soldan, solder, soldering iron, soldier, soldier beetle, soldier bird, soldier crab, soldierfish

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How to use soldering iron in a sentence

She misses the Celtics gear and soldering iron and sneaker collection she left in her bedroom in Wellesley.
This AI whiz could be the next Elon Musk or Steve Jobs, but first she has to navigate being 18|Taylor Telford|November 5, 2020|Washington Post
The soldering iron is, or should be, conquered by this time.
Elements of Plumbing|Samuel Dibble
The plumber under the sink had a gas-jet and a soldering-iron, and he was raising a smell of warm lead and flux.
Gray youth|Oliver Onions
The solder is caused to make a perfect union with the surfaces treated with the help of heat from a soldering iron.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting|Harold P. Manly

A new soldering iron or one that has been misused will have to be "tinned" before using.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting|Harold P. Manly
Millie laid down her soldering iron, and disappeared through the bulkhead, returning shortly with a tray of sandwiches and coffee.
Where I Wasn't Going|Walt Richmond

British Dictionary definitions for soldering iron

soldering iron

noun

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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soldering iron

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