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\ ˈbrāz 
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\brazed; brazing
Definition of braze
(Entry 1 of 2)
braze
verb (2)brazed; brazing
Definition of braze (Entry 2 of 2)
: to solder with a nonferrous alloy having a lower melting point than the metals being joined
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The first known use of braze was in 1604
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