tin
/tɪn/
tin
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50, a silvery-white metal that is resistant to corrosion and is ductile and malleable. It is commonly used as a coating for steel to prevent rusting.
"The can was made of tin."
- 1.
To coat or cover with tin.
"The spoons were tinned to prevent tarnishing."
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She bought a vintage cookie jar made entirely of tin.
She bought a vintage cookie jar made entirely of tin.
The old roof was covered with sheets of corrugated tin.
The old roof was covered with sheets of corrugated tin.
This tin opener is designed for easy and safe use.
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How do you pronounce tin?
tin is pronounced [/tɪn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does tin mean?
tin means "tin". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is tin?
tin is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "She bought a vintage cookie jar made entirely of tin." — used to mean "tin".
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