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countable and uncountable, plural solders
Any of various easily-melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small. quotations examples
...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)...
1991, John H. Lau, Solder Joint Reliability: Theory and Applications, Springer Science & Business Media, page 225
Figuratively, circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together in analogy to solder that joins metals. quotations examples
Friendship! Mysterious cement of the soul — and solder of society.
1860, D R. M'Nab, Christian consolation; The way home; and Conjugal love
third-person singular simple present solders, present participle soldering, simple past and past participle soldered
to join items together, or to coat them with solder examples
(figuratively) to join things as if with solder. quotations examples
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.
2013, Elizabeth Burton-Phillips, Mum, Can You Lend Me Twenty Quid?: What drugs did to my family, Little, Brown Book Group, page 137?