“Sodder” or “Solder”—Which to use?

“Sodder” or “Solder”

Overview

sodder / solder are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

sodder: NA

solder: (noun) an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces. (verb) join or fuse with solder.

Pronunciation

sodder: NA

solder: s·AA·d·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “sodder”

Examples of “solder”

…circuit board images: copper layers, solder mask, legend, drill data, etc.
This eliminated the need for solder and allowed improvements in manufacturing…
…for contamination by the lead solder used in its manufacture.
…Carimi, Anthony Castonzo, and Nate Solder.
…cooling of eutectic (such as solder) or eutectoid (such as pearlite)
…joining copper piping is to solder pieces together using a torch.
…each image layer (copper layers, solder mask, legend or silk...).
Is the file the top solder mask, or the bottom copper…
…the fabrication data contains the solder paste layers and the central…
…of manufacture employed poisonous lead solder for sealing the cans.

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