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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
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