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TIN

Definition:

1. [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
   Synonyms: Sn, atomic number 50
   
   
2. [noun] metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
   Synonyms: canister, cannister
   
   
3. [noun] airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
   Synonyms: can, can
   
   
4. [verb] plate with tin
   
   
5. [verb] preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
   Synonyms: can, put up
   
   
6. [verb] prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
   
   

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Related Words:

• beer can
• caddy, tea caddy
• cannikin
• coffee can
• milk can
• oilcan
• soda can

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