soldering
|sol-der-ing|
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/ˈsɑːdərɪŋ/
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/ˈsɒldərɪŋ/
(solder)
joining metals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'solder' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'soudure,' where 'souder' meant 'to make solid.'
Historical Evolution
'soudure' transformed into the Middle English word 'solder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'solder.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make solid or firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'joining metals with solder.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of joining two or more metal items by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint.
He is soldering the wires to the circuit board.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35