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desoldering

|de/sold/er/ing|

🇺🇸

/diːˈsɒldərɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/diːˈsəʊldərɪŋ/

(desolder)

removing solder

Base Form	Present Participle
desolder	desoldering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'desolder' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'remove' and 'solder', which comes from the Latin word 'solidare', meaning 'to make solid'.

Historical Evolution

'desolder' evolved from the combination of 'de-' and 'solder', which was used in Middle English as 'solderen'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove solder', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of removing solder from a joint or connection.

Desoldering is essential when replacing electronic components.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'desolder'.

He is desoldering the faulty component.

Examples

Last updated: 2025/01/30 19:21