Tin

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NOUN

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion

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

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

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

VERB

plate with tin

preserve in a can or tin

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

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