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Nouns
(n)
tin
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Sn
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atomic number 50
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
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(n)
tin
a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
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(n)
canister
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cannister
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tin
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
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(n)
can
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tin
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tin can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
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Verbs
(v)
tin
plate with tin
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(v)
can
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tin
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put up
preserve in a can or tin
“tinned foods are not very tasty”
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(v)
tin
prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
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