Meaning of the word solder in English

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solder

US /ˈsɑː.dɚ/
UK /ˈsɑː.dɚ/

Noun

1.

a low-melting alloy, especially one based on lead and tin or (for higher temperatures) on brass or silver, used for joining less fusible metals.

Example:
remove the fitting using a blowtorch to melt the solder

Verb

1.

join with solder.

Example:
the wires to this clip are soldered to the circuit board
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