resolder
verb[T]
(alsore-solder)uk/ˌriːˈsəʊl.dər/usto usesolder(= asoftmetalthat ismelted)tojoinback togetherpiecesofmetalthat have comeapart:
Repairdetachedpinsby resoldering them with asolderingiron.
I re-soldered abrokenwirein thehandset.
- I wasconfidentthat when thecircuitwas resoldered, themotorwouldworkagain.
- Torepairthebreak, either get a newcableorcutinto thecableand re-solder it.
- Ifixedaholein thepetroltank, put in a newresonator, and had theradiatorresoldered.
Chemistry: metals & metalworking
- alloy
- anti-tarnish
- bar magnet
- base metal
- beaten
- bimetallic
- brazen
- brazier
- bullion
- ferrous
- galvanized
- gild
- gold leaf
- magnet
- manganese
- silver plate
- steelworker
- vermeil
- wrought iron
- zirconium