solder

/ˈsɑdər/
noun
  1. A soft metal alloy that is melted to join metal parts together.
    • Lead-free solder is now common in electronics for safety reasons.
    • You need to apply a small amount of solder to each connection.
    • The electrician used a coil of solder to fix the broken wire.
verb
  1. To join metal parts together by melting a soft metal alloy onto them.
    • She learned how to solder wires in her electronics class.
    • The plumber will solder the copper pipes to stop the leak.
    • You can solder the broken antenna back onto the circuit board.
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