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- pronunciation:
- tIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a chemical element that has fifty protons in each nucleus and that occurs in pure form as a malleable, corrosion-resistant, silvery white metal solid darkening to gray below about thirteen degrees Celsius, used in a variety of alloys such as bronze and pewter and as corrosion-resistant plating and solder. (symbol: Sn)
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| definition 2: |
thin sheet iron or steel plated with tin.
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| definition 3: |
a sealed and pressurized metal container for food and other perishables.
a tin of sardines |
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a lightweight metal container with an easily removable lid, used primarily for storing foods that are not refrigerated.
a cookie tin
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| definition 5: |
a metal container used for baking foods such as cakes and muffins; pan.
Pour the batter into the tin and bake for thirty minutes. |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
made of tin or tin plate.
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| definition 2: |
seeming valuable; counterfeit.
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tins, tinning, tinned |
| definition: |
to cover or coat with tin or a tin alloy.
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