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stannum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • tin noun A soft, silvery metallic element used especially to coat steel against rust.

Senses

stannum 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

  1. noun A soft, silvery metallic element used especially to coat steel against rust.
  2. noun A sealed metal container used to preserve food.
  3. noun A metal pan used for baking or roasting.
  4. verb To seal food inside a can for preservation.
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