soldering iron

noun

: a pointed or wedge-shaped device that is usually electrically heated and that is used for soldering

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But many people are worried about using soldering irons to fix their personal tech—for good reason. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 This feature alone makes iFixit's soldering iron great for beginners. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024 The result is iFixit’s soldering iron powered by USB-C. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 For soldering items by hand, a soldering iron – which is usually designed like a pen with a pointed iron tip – is electrically powered to heat up to at least the melting point of the solder or filler metal. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024 The soldering iron comes with a magnetic cap that attaches to the power station. Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024 The battery pack can control the soldering iron temperature, but so can a browser. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 The burrow, home of Fox Rabbit, the museum’s eponymous mascot, was dark except for sparks blasting from a soldering iron. Elisabeth Egan Chase Castor, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024 The switches can be exchanged without the need for a soldering iron or any special technical knowledge. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1688, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soldering iron was in 1688

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“Soldering iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldering%20iron. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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soldering iron

noun
: a usually electrical device used for soldering
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