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braze (brāz)

transitive verb brazed, brazing braz′·ing

to join (metals) by melting nonferrous metals or alloys into the joints at temperatures exceeding 800°F (426.7°C)

Etymology: Fr braser, to solder, var. of braiser, braise

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braze2 definition

braze (brāz)

transitive verb brazed, brazing braz′·ing

  1. to make of, or coat with, brass or a brasslike substance
  2. to make hard like brass

Etymology: ME brasen < OE bræsian < bræs, brass

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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