Reflow
verb
To make something, especially metal, liquid again by heating it.
The craftsman would reflow the gold to reshape it into a new piece of jewelry.
verb
In computing, to reorganize or rearrange (text, data, etc.) to fit into a different layout or format.
Once the images were added, the program automatically reflowed the text around them.
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make something, especially metal, liquid again by heating it.
The craftsman would reflow the gold to reshape it into a new piece of jewelry.
verb
In computing, to reorganize or rearrange (text, data, etc.) to fit into a different layout or format.
Once the images were added, the program automatically reflowed the text around them.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Reflow involves heating until a material becomes liquid without changing its properties.
The artisan reflowed the silver without altering its purity.
Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Processes
Reflow is common in industries that recycle or reshape metals and similar materials.
The factory reflows scrap metal for making new car parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Heat Application
Using 'reflow' suggests a precise, controlled heating process.
He reflowed the solder to fix the circuit board connections.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Reflow involves heating until a material becomes liquid without changing its properties.
The artisan reflowed the silver without altering its purity.
Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Processes
Reflow is common in industries that recycle or reshape metals and similar materials.
The factory reflows scrap metal for making new car parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Heat Application
Using 'reflow' suggests a precise, controlled heating process.
He reflowed the solder to fix the circuit board connections.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Change
Reflow involves heating until a material becomes liquid without changing its properties.
The artisan reflowed the silver without altering its purity.
Pro Tip 2/3Industrial Processes
Reflow is common in industries that recycle or reshape metals and similar materials.
The factory reflows scrap metal for making new car parts.
Pro Tip 3/3Heat Application
Using 'reflow' suggests a precise, controlled heating process.
He reflowed the solder to fix the circuit board connections.
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