Meaning of tin
Definition of tin
(noun)
a
silvery
malleable
metallic
element
that resists corrosion;
used
in
many
alloys and to
coat
other
metals to
prevent
corrosion; obtained
chiefly
from
cassiterite
where it occurs as tin
oxide
a
vessel
(box, can, pan, etc.)
made
of
tinplate
and
used
mainly
in
baking
metal
container
for storing dry foods
such
as tea or
flour
airtight
sealed
metal
container
for
food
or
drink
or
paint
etc.
(verb)
plate
with tin
preserve
in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not
very
tasty"
prepare
(a metal) for
soldering
or brazing by applying a
thin
layer
of
solder
to the
surface
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