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| braze2 |
to solder (metal objects) together using a material with a high melting point, such as copper or zinc. |
| resolder |
combined form of solder. |
| solder |
to connect or repair, as if by using solder. [2/5 definitions] |
| soldering iron |
a tool with a pointed tip used to melt solder and apply it to metallic joints. |
| tin |
a chemical element that has fifty protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure form as a malleable, corrosion-resistant, silvery white metal solid darkening to gray below about thirteen degrees Celsius, used in a variety of alloys such as bronze and pewter and as corrosion-resistant plating and solder. (symbol: Sn) [1/8 definitions] |
| unsolder |
to separate (soldered items) by melting the connecting solder. [1/2 definitions] |
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