weldable
Definition
Adjective: Describing a material or object that is capable of being joined or fused together by welding, a process that uses heat or pressure to unite pieces of metal or plastic.
Usage Examples
- (The steel can be easily joined by welding.)
- (Some plastics cannot be fused by welding.)
Advanced Usage
"weldable condition": A state in which a material is suitable for welding, often requiring proper surface preparation or heat treatment.
- The metal must be cleaned and heated to a weldable condition before the process begins. (The material must be in a state that allows effective welding.)
"weldable joint": A connection point designed to be fused by welding.
- Engineers specified a weldable joint for the pipeline to ensure durability. (The joint was designed specifically for welding.)
Variants and Related Words
Weld (verb): to join materials by applying heat or pressure.
- The technician can weld the two metal plates together. (To fuse them using heat.)
Weldability (noun): the quality or degree to which a material can be welded.
- The weldability of aluminum is lower than that of steel. (The ease with which aluminum can be welded.)
Welder (noun): a person who performs welding.
- The welder used a torch to join the pipes. (A skilled worker in welding.)
Synonyms
- Fusible: capable of being melted or joined by heat.
- Joinable: able to be connected or united.
Related Idioms
- "Weld together": to unite or combine closely, often metaphorically.
- The team's shared goals welded them together into a cohesive unit. (The goals united them firmly.)
Antonyms
- Unweldable: not capable of being welded.
- Some cast irons are unweldable due to their brittle nature. (Cannot be joined by welding.)