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solder

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Figuratively, circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together in analogy to solder that joins metals.

Pronunciation

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sahder

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ˈsɑdɚ

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Definition

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verb

  1. Join or fuse with solder

  2. To join items together, or to coat them with solder.

  3. figuratively

    To join things as if with solder.

noun

  1. An alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces

  2. Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.

  3. Figuratively, circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together in analogy to solder that joins metals.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

More ways to use solder

  • “Solder these two pipes together.”verb

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • soldadjectiveBase word

    Disposed of to a purchaser.

  • solderingnounInflected form

    Fastening firmly together.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • soldiernounPerson or profession

    An enlisted man or woman who serves in an army.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • soldering ironnounCompound term

    A hand tool with a heatable tip.

  • soldering fluxnounCompound term

    Flux applied to surfaces that are to be joined by soldering.

  • silver soldernounCompound term

    A solder that contains silver.

  • soft-solderverbCompound term

    Repair with soft-solder.

  • dip solderverbCompound term

    Solder by immersion in a bath of molten solder.

  • hard soldernounCompound term

    Solder that contains copper.

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