tin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tin noun A soft, silvery metallic element used especially to coat steel against rust.
Senses
tin is used for these senses in English:
- tin (uncountable) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
tin — full definition
- noun A soft, silvery metallic element used especially to coat steel against rust.
- noun A sealed metal container used to preserve food.
- noun A metal pan used for baking or roasting.
- verb To seal food inside a can for preservation.