Tin - Definition
tin
n 1: 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 [syn: tin, Sn, atomic number
50]
2: a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used
mainly in baking
3: metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
[syn: canister, cannister, tin]
4: airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint
etc. [syn: can, tin, tin can]
v 1: plate with tin
2: preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
[syn: can, tin, put up]
3: prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin
layer of solder to the surface