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tin

British pronunciation/tˈɪn/
American pronunciation/ˈtɪn/
1

a metal container in which dry food is stored and sold

synonyms : canister
cannister
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tin definition and meaning
2

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

synonyms : atomic number 50
Sn
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3

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

synonyms : can
tin can
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4

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

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to tin
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

preserve in a can or tin

synonyms : can
put up
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2

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

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3

plate with tin

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Examples
1They visited a seafood market and purchased a small tin of caviar.
2- Yes. - Hot handle, tinned crab.
3Sausages are primitively tinned meat.
4"Fill muffin tins with paper cupcake liners."
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