Soldering

/ˈsɒdərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process or technique of joining metal parts using solder.

Soldering is a crucial skill for anyone working in electronics.

The material used in the soldering process, typically a metal alloy.

Make sure to select the appropriate soldering for your project.

verb

The act of joining two or more electronic components together by melting solder around the connection.

He spent the afternoon soldering wires to the circuit board.

To repair or create metal objects by applying heat and a filler metal to join the surfaces.

The craftsman is soldering the broken pieces of the sculpture back together.

From the Old French 'soudure', which means 'to join, to bind'.

soldering iron

A tool used to heat solder for joining electrical components.

soldering circuit

A circuit created through the soldering of electronic components.

soldering joint

The connection point made by soldering two metals together.

solder

A fusible alloy used to join two metal surfaces by melting.

flux

A chemical cleaning agent used in soldering.

To solder quickly or carelessly.

He just soldered it without caring for precision.

Making an improvised connection between components.

They soldered it on the fly to fix the issue.