solder
/ˈsɑd.ɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.11 in modern English
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Any of various easily melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "...the packaging of electronic components has moved from technology that used solder predominantly as an electrical connection (plated through-hole) to technology that uses solder as both a mechanical and electrical connection (surface mount technology)..."
- "I've had so little feeling that I've burned myself with liquid solder and watched my skin burn and not felt anything."
- "Friendship! Mysterious cement of the soul — and solder of society."
- "In the days that followed Nick's death I was in severe shock. I was shattered both physically and emotionally... I seemed to be living in slow motion, waiting for the fragmented parts of my body and mind to solder themselves together."
Etymology
From Middle English souder, soudere, soudur (noun), from Old French soldure, soudeure (noun), from Old French souder, solder (“to solder”, verb) (> Middle English souden (“to solder”)), from Latin solidāre (“make solid”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsɑd.ɚ/
- British English: /ˈsɒl.də(ɹ)/