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solder mask

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A thin lacquer-like layer of polymer that is usually applied to the copper traces of a printed circuit board for protection against oxidation and to prevent solder bridges from forming between closely spaced solder pads.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Synonyms: solder stop, solder-stop mask, solder resist

Antonyms: none provided

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8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: juotteenestopinnoite — Translations
  • French: vernis-épargne — Translations
  • French: épargne de brasage — Translations
  • French: masque de brasage — Translations
  • German: Lötstoppmaske — Translations
  • German: Lötstopplack — Translations
  • German: Stopplack — Translations
  • German: Soldermask — Translations