solder

Meanings

• noun

  A metal alloy, typically consisting of tin and lead, used to join and seal metallic components.

  - "The electronic components were soldered onto the circuit board."
  - "Soldering is a crucial skill for electronics repair."

• verb

  To join two metal surfaces by melting and applying a filler metal.

  - "Solder the wires to the circuit board."
  - "The soldering iron was used to join the copper pipes."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈsɑdɚ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈsɑdɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

desolder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solder
dolder , older

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Variants

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solder , solders , solderabilities , solderability , soldered , solderer , solderers , soldering

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Etymology

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From Old French 'soudar', meaning 'to weld'.

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Trivia

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1. Soldering was used in ancient Rome to join copper pipes for water supply.

2. Soldering is an essential skill in electronics manufacturing.

3. The term 'solder' comes from the Old French word 'soudar', meaning 'to weld'.

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Related Concepts

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1. soldering iron: A heated metal tool used for applying solder to join two metal surfaces.

2. flux: A substance used to clean and coat the area to be soldered, allowing for better flow and adhesion of the solder.

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Culture

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Soldering has been used since ancient times for joining metals. In literature, soldering is mentioned in various contexts, such as in alchemical texts and in descriptions of blacksmithing. In art, soldered metal is used in various forms, including in jewelry and in sculpture.

How to Memorize "solder"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soldering iron heating up, and the molten solder being applied to join two metal pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'solder' with 'joining' or 'metalwork'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Soldier Sells Snacks' to remember the definition: 'Soldier' represents 'solder', 'Sells' represents 'seals', and 'Snacks' represents 'surfaces'.

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