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Sweat

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005798

To join copper pipes and fittings by heating the joint and melting solder into the gap, creating a strong, watertight seal. This method is widely used in plumbing for its reliability and durability. The process requires cleaning the surfaces, applying flux, heating, and then introducing solder.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005798
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectPlumbing
TranslationsGerman: löten; Spanish: sudar; French: souder
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005798",
  "term": "Sweat",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To join copper pipes and fittings by heating the joint and melting solder into the gap, creating a strong, watertight seal. This method is widely used in plumbing for its reliability and durability. The process requires cleaning the surfaces, applying flux, heating, and then introducing solder.",
  "subject": "Plumbing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "löten",
    "es": "sudar",
    "fr": "souder"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/sweat/"
}

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