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Meaning of tin in English
Pronunciation
/tɪn/
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Verb
tin
Definitions
1.
plate with tin
2.
preserve in a can or tin
Examples
« tinned foods are not very tasty »
3.
prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
Noun
tin
Etymology
Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch tin and German Zinn
Definitions
1.
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion
Examples
« used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion »
« obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide »
2.
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
3.
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.