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 facilities provide tinkerers with 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering irons, and other tools.
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2017
Five years ago, a small company in Houston named Intuitive Machines had just 30 employees, a couple of 3D printers, and a few soldering irons.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
The first product is a portable USB-C soldering iron.
—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
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IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2017
Five years ago, a small company in Houston named Intuitive Machines had just 30 employees, a couple of 3D printers, and a few soldering irons.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
The first product is a portable USB-C soldering iron.
—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
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“Soldering iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soldering%20iron. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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