soft solder

1 of 2

noun

1
: an alloy of lead and tin that melts below 700° F and is used when melted to join metallic surfaces compare hard solder, silver solder
2

soft-solder

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to repair or join with soft solder

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Transitive verb

soft solder

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“Soft solder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20solder. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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