SOLDER (derived through the French from Lat. soldare, to make solidus, firm), an alloy easily melted and used for uniting as by a metallic cement two metal surfaces, joints, edges, &c. (See (Brazing and Soldering.)
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SOLDER (derived through the French from Lat. soldare, to make solidus, firm), an alloy easily melted and used for uniting as by a metallic cement two metal surfaces, joints, edges, &c. (See (Brazing and Soldering.)