soft solder

American  

noun

1. a solder fusible at temperatures below 700°F (370°C), generally an alloy of lead and tin.

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Etymology

Origin of soft solder

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Then, using standard soft solder, the iron makes a neat, strong joint.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thank you, my lad, I know you’re not talking soft solder, so as to get to wind’ard of me, like those fellows in there.

From Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant by Greene, John B.

In plating with soft solder, a very thin plate of silver is made to cover the iron, but it is easily detached, particularly by a low degree of heat.

From On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures by Babbage, Charles

There are several compounds on the market, consisting of soft solder in powder form, ready-mixed with flux.

From Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine by Anderson, Frederick Irving

Asa Yes, we're 'cute, we are; know soft solder when we see it.

From Our American Cousin by Taylor, Tom