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tin n. [
Sn, 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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tin v. plate with tin
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tin n. a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking
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tin v. [
can, put up] preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
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tin n. [
canister, cannister] metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
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