solder mask
solder mask noun: 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.
Noun
solder mask (plural solder masks)
- 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.
- Synonyms:
- solder stop, solder-stop mask, solder resist
Synonyms of solder mask
- solder stop
- solder-stop mask
- solder resist
Forms of solder mask
| plural | solder masks |
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Questions about solder mask
- What does solder mask mean?
- Solder mask means 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.
- What part of speech is solder mask?
- Solder mask is a noun.
- What is the plural of solder mask?
- The plural of solder mask is solder masks.
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