tin-based solder
[tɪn-beɪst ˈsɑːldər]
nounpl: tin-based solders
solda à base de estanho
1. A metallic alloy composed primarily of tin mixed with other metals (commonly lead, copper, silver, or bismuth) used to join or fuse metal components together
The electronics manufacturer switched to lead-free tin-based solder to comply with environmental regulations.
O fabricante de eletrônicos mudou para solda à base de estanho sem chumbo para cumprir as regulamentações ambientais.
2. A fusible metal compound melted and used in soldering operations for electrical and mechanical connections
The technician applied tin-based solder to the circuit board connections using a soldering iron.
O técnico aplicou solda à base de estanho nas conexões da placa de circuito usando um ferro de soldar.
Tin-based solder is fundamental to the electronics and manufacturing industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the transition from leaded to lead-free tin-based solder occurred in alignment with RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directives adopted by major tech companies. The terminology is standardized across technical professionals, with 'solda à base de estanho' being the preferred term in Portuguese-speaking manufacturing hubs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
solder joint as strong as tin-based solder (reliable connection)
melt like tin-based solder (to fuse or blend together)
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