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braze

verb \ ˈbrāz \

Definition of braze

brazed; brazing
transitive verb
archaic
: harden

Origin and Etymology of braze

irregular from brass

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braze

verb

Definition of braze

brazed; brazing
transitive verb
: to solder with a nonferrous alloy having a lower melting point than the metals being joined
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brazer

noun

Origin and Etymology of braze

French braser, from Old French, to burn, from breze hot coals — more at braise

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