Definitions for: Solder


[n] an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces
[v] join or fuse with solder; "solder these two pipes together"



Webster (1913) Definition: Sol"der, n. [Formerly soder; F. soudure, OF. soudeure,
fr. OF. & F. souder to solder, L. solidare to fasten, to make
solid. See Solid, and cf. Sawder.]
A metal or metallic alloy used when melted for uniting
adjacent metallic edges or surfaces; a metallic cement.
Hence, anything which unites or cements.

Hard solder, a solder which fuses only at a red heat, as
one composed of zinc and copper, or silver and copper,
etc.

Soft solder, a solder fusible at comparatively low
temperatures; as, plumbers' solder, consisting of two
parts lead and one part tin, is a soft solder.


Sol"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Soldered; p. pr. & vb.
n. Soldering.] [Formerlysoder. See Solder, n.]
1. To unite (metallic surfaces or edges) by the intervention
of a more fusible metal or metallic alloy applied when
melted; to join by means of metallic cement.

2. To mend; to patch up. ``To solder up a broken cause.''
--Hooker.

See Also: alloy, braze, conjoin, dip solder, hard solder, join, metal, silver solder, soft solder, soft-solder

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals starting with g
animals starting with z
animals begin with q