First Known Use: 14th century
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1solder
noun sol·der \ˈsä-dər, ˈsȯ-, British also ˈsäl-dər, ˈsōl-\
: a mixture of metals (such as lead and tin) that is melted and used to join metal parts together
Full Definition of SOLDER
1
: a metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces; especially : an alloy of lead and tin so used
2
: something that unites
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Origin of SOLDER
Middle English soudure, from Anglo-French, from souder to solder, from Latin solidare to make solid, from solidus solid
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2solder
verb
: to join (something made of metal) to something else with solder
sol·deredsol·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of SOLDER
transitive verb
1
: to unite or make whole by solder
2
: to bring into or restore to firm union <a friendship soldered by common interests>
intransitive verb
1
: to use solder
2
: to become united or repaired by or as if by solder
— sol·der·abil·i·ty \ˌsä-də-rə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌsȯ-\ noun
— sol·der·er \ˈsä-dər-ər, ˈsȯ-\ noun
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First Known Use of SOLDER
15th century
SOLDER Defined for Kids
1solder
noun sol·der \ˈsä-dər\
Definition of SOLDER for Kids
: a metal or a mixture of metals used when melted to join or repair surfaces of metal
2solder
verb
sol·deredsol·der·ing
Definition of SOLDER for Kids
: to join together or repair with solder
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