Welding Terminology

noun a game involving two players, one of whom attempts to tag the other

verb to touch or tag someone in the game of tag

• The TIG welding process is commonly used in the manufacturing industry.
• I learned how to do TIG welding in my metalworking class.
• I heard he's a real TIG when it comes to fixing cars.
• Her determination to succeed was like a TIG, never giving up despite the obstacles.

verb to solder or weld metal together using a filler metal that melts at a lower temperature than the metal being joined

• The jeweler used a torch to braze the metal pieces together.
• I learned how to braze metal in my welding class.
• I'll just braze these two wires together real quick.
• The team must braze their differences and work together to succeed.

noun a colorless, flammable gas used in welding and cutting metals

adjective relating to or derived from acetylene

• Acetylene is commonly used in welding and cutting processes due to its high heat output.
• I heard acetylene torches are really good for melting metal.
• Let's fire up the acetylene and get this job done!
• His anger was like a burning acetylene torch, ready to explode at any moment.