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tin Definition

• (n) 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
• (n) metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
• (n) airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
• (v) plate with tin
• (v) preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
• (v) prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

tin Synonyms

• atomic number 50
• can
• canister
• cannister
• put up
• Sn
• tin
• tin can