Definition of tin

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tin - 8 definitions

- noun
1. tin -- 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
synonyms: Sn, atomic number 50
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. tin -- a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. canister -- metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
synonyms: canister, cannister
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. can -- airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
synonyms: can, tin can
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
5. tin -- plate with tin
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. can -- preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
synonyms: can, put up
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. tin -- prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. tin, tins -- to coat with tin
synonyms: tins, tinned, tinning
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 

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