solder
part of speech
noun (solder — uncountable); verb (solder, solders, soldered, soldering)
meaning for a pupil
1) Solder is a soft metal mixture that melts at a low temperature and is used to join pieces of metal or wires together. tree →
2) (verb) To solder means to join metal parts or wires using melted solder and a hot tool called a soldering iron. tree →
sense in the lessons
In design and technology and science lessons pupils solder components onto circuit boards; it makes a strong electrical connection. Safety: the soldering iron is extremely hot (over 300 °C), wear goggles, work in air that moves and wash hands after. Phrases: "soldering iron", "solder a joint", "solder wires together", "lead-free solder".
examples
- We soldered an LED onto the circuit board in D and T. tree →
- Hold the soldering iron by the handle only. tree →
- The wire came loose, so Dad soldered it back on. tree →
- Modern solder is usually lead-free. tree →
- Melt a little solder on the joint and let it cool. tree →
- The plumber soldered the copper pipes. tree →
- A good solder joint looks shiny and smooth. tree →
- He put the heart in the Woodman’s breast and then replaced the square of tin, soldering it neatly together where it had been cut. tree →
note
Pronounced "SOL-der" or "SOD-der" (US often "SOD-er"); the l is often silent in US speech. Do not confuse with "soldier". Solder is uncountable: "some solder". Welding is different: it melts the metal parts themselves.
Trees and pragmatics
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