hard solder

noun

First recorded in 1840–50

Hard solder gives better results than half and half, but is more difficult to work.

This being done, the barrels are bound together and brazed with hard solder or brass, for about four or five inches.

The first is described again as hard solder, but it is not nearly so hard as the one previously described.

Place the copper rod in the hole and solder with hard solder.

The different parts are united, some with soft and others with hard solder.

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