soldering iron
noun
: a pointed or wedge-shaped device that is usually electrically heated and that is used for soldering
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The first product is a portable USB-C soldering iron.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
Using this soldering iron solution is not only practical, but enjoyable.
—Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
Using this soldering iron solution is not only practical, but enjoyable.
—Josh Hendrickson, PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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
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“Soldering iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldering%20iron. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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