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Definition of Solder
1. Noun. An alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces.
2. Verb. Join or fuse with solder. "Solder these two pipes together"
Specialized synonyms: Dip Solder, Soft-solder, Braze
Derivative terms: Solderer, Soldering
Definition of Solder
1. n. A metal or metallic alloy used when melted for uniting adjacent metallic edges or surfaces; a metallic cement.
2. v. t. 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.
Definition of Solder
1. to join closely together [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Solder
1. 1. A fusible alloy used to unite edges or surfaces of two pieces of metal of higher melting point; hard solder's, usually containing gold or silver as their main constituent, are usually used in dentistry to connect noble metal alloys. 2. To join two pieces of metal with such an alloy. Origin: L. Solido, to make solid, through Fr., various forms (05 Mar 2000)