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sol·der
 solder
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition: |
any mixture of metals that is melted and used to connect pieces of metal.
Solder was used to connect the two metal pipes. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
solders, soldering, soldered |
| definition: |
to use a melted mixture of metals to connect.
The artist soldered the seams of his stained glass window. |
| related words: |
join, secure |
| derivations: |
solderable (adj.), solderless (adj.), solderer (n.) |
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