Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

braze

verb
/breɪz/
Definition
To join two or more metals together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint.
Examples
  • He decided to braze the two pieces of copper together for better strength.
  • In automotive repair, it is common to braze aluminum parts for a sturdy connection.
  • The craftsman showed us how to braze metals in his workshop.
Meaning
Brazing is a metal-joining process that involves melting a filler metal and using it to bond two or more pieces of metal without melting the base metals.
Synonyms
  • weld
  • join
  • fuse
  • bind
  • attach