Brazes

/ˈbreɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'braze,' meaning to join metal pieces together using heat and a brass solder.

Etymology

From 'braze,' likely derived from Old French 'braser' (to work with brass), which itself comes from 'brase' meaning brass. The '-s' marks third person singular.

Kelly Says

Brazing is different from welding—it's older and was used to make everything from jewelry to armor in ancient times, and it's still used today in aerospace because it creates stronger joints than welding in some metals.

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