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braze

1

[ breyz ]

verb (used with object)

, brazed, braz·ing.
  1. to make of brass.
  2. to cover or ornament with or as if with brass.
  3. to make brasslike.


braze

2

[ breyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Metallurgy.
, brazed, braz·ing.
  1. to unite (metal objects) at high temperatures by applying any of various nonferrous solders.

braze

1

/ breɪz /

verb

  1. tr to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. the high-melting solder or alloy used in brazing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

braze

2

/ breɪz /

verb

  1. to decorate with, make like, or make of brass
  2. to make like brass, as in hardness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈbrazer, noun
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Other Words From

  • brazer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of braze1

before 1000; Middle English brasen, Old English bræsian; brass

Origin of braze2

1575–85; < French braser to solder (MF), burn ( Old French ) < Germanic; compare Swedish brasa, Danish brase to roast; braise
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Word History and Origins

Origin of braze1

C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see braise

Origin of braze2

Old English bræsen , from bræs brass
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Example Sentences

The value of brazing: A knowledge of how to braze is most useful to any one working with the metals.

Cut the hole for the steam dome, and let him braze it on at the same time.

The heat in the tongs will melt the silver and braze the two parts.

A score of men were there before him—sitting or standing in attitudes of attention, listening to the words of General Braze.

"There is not a man here—or in the service—who will not gladly accompany you, Mr. King," cried General Braze quickly.

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