Soldering

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Solder \Sol"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Soldered}; p. pr. & vb.
     n. {Soldering}.] [Formerlysoder. See {Solder}, n.]
     1. 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.
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     2. To mend; to patch up. "To solder up a broken cause."
        --Hooker.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Soldering \Sol"der*ing\,
     a. & n. from {Solder}, v. t.
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     {Soldering iron}, {Soldering tool}, an instrument for
        soldering, consisting of a bit or bolt of copper having a
        pointed or wedge-shaped end, and furnished with a handle.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  soldering
       n : fastening firmly together [syn: {bonding}]