Solder

Pronunciation

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Origin

From Middle English solderen, from Old French solder (Modern French souder) from Latin solidāre, present active infinitive of solidō ("make solid").

Full definition of solder

Noun

1. Any of various alloys, often of tin and lead, that are used to join small pieces of metal together

Verb

1. To join with (or as if with) solder.

Antonyms

• desolder

Derived terms

• solderer
• soldering iron

Anagrams

• resold