Dictionary - tin

Dictionary Results for tin

1. tin - 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

Synonym(s): Sn, atomic_number_50

Hypernym(s): metallic_element, metal

2. tin - noun

· a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking

Hypernym(s): vessel

3. tin - noun

· metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

Synonym(s): canister, cannister

Hypernym(s): container

4. tin - noun

· airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

Synonym(s): can, tin_can

Hypernym(s): container

5. tin - verb

· plate with tin

Hypernym(s): plate

6. tin - verb

· preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"

Synonym(s): can, put_up

Hypernym(s): preserve, keep

7. tin - verb

· prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

Hypernym(s): plate

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