Solder (Noun)
Meaning
An alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The electronics technician carefully applied the solder to the circuit board to connect the wires.
- She heated the solder with a blowtorch to melt it and join the two metal pipes together.
- The plumber used a special type of solder that was resistant to corrosion to fix the leaky faucet.
- To repair the broken toy, he needed to melt the solder and reattach the loose metal part.
- The jeweler used a small amount of solder to join the two pieces of metal together and create a beautiful pendant.