solder
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- noun
- /ˈsɑːldər/
- Specialized
:
soldadura
- In building the box, you want to use rosin core solder with electronic parts.
- lead solder
- tin solder
- solder joint
Examples
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So you should basically tin the bit before you start just by getting some solder on the end, giving it a good clean.
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Using solder, he connected the copper pipes in the plumbing system.
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So we get a live feed right here of the solder points on the main board.
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I think I can just about see some little solder balls just down here.
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So now that you have the solder, I'm gonna put on the heat shrink.
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Lead alloys were also widely used until 1986 as solder because of their low melting point.
Academic text (1993) -
Use of lead-tin solder in food cans was also banned in the U.S. in 1995.
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Connector problems, such as poor solder adhesion, cold joints, and shorts, may occur.
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Component positioning and orientation also influence the quality of soldered connections during the solder reflow process.
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The operation requires tight tolerances since applying too much solder causes uneven melting and poor connections on high-speed assembly lines.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
A metal that melts at low heat used to join metal parts, often in electronics
A metal that melts at low heat to join metals in pipes and electronics
A metal filler that contains silver for joining metal parts like jewelry or pipes
A metal mix that melts at a high temperature to join pieces of metal when heated
Compounds
- Specialized
A metal mix that melts at a high temperature to join pieces of metal when heated
- Specialized
A metal filler that contains silver for joining metal parts like jewelry or pipes
How Impervious
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word solder for the metal comes from the old Latin verb solidare meaning 'to make solid', and it is related to the English word solid. That's why solder is the soft metal that melts and helps two pieces join into one solid part.