Usage Note
Lötkolben is an electrically heated tool for melting solder; plumbers use large copper-tipped versions for joining copper pipes (Lötkolben vs. the flame Lötlampe); electricians use pencil types for electronics.
Examples
"Der Klempner verlötet die Kupferrohre mit Lötkolben und Hartlot."
Natural Translation
The plumber solders the copper pipes with a soldering iron and hard solder.
Literal Translation
The plumber solders the copper-pipes with soldering-iron and hard-solder.
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