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

Steel that is left as hard as a file is very brittle, and soft solder can hold as much on a steady pull if it has a new surface to work from.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

Pewter and soft solder are alloys of tin and lead.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Generators, purifiers, and holders must be welded, riveted or folded at the seams; soft solder is only permissible as a tightening material.

From Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power by Leeds, F. H. (Frank Henley)

With good soft solder, nearly all kinds of soldering can be done over a lamp without the use of a "copper."

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882 by Various