tin
/tɪn/ · tin
noun
- A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn. The tin is a key component in soldering electronic circuits.
- An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food. She stored the canned beans in the pantry, which was lined with tin to prevent rust.
- A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc. The muffin tin was filled with a dozen freshly baked muffins.
verb
- To place into a tin in order to preserve. She tinned the peaches to enjoy them throughout the winter.
- To cover with tin. The roof was tinned to prevent water damage.
- To coat with solder in preparation for soldering. The technician tinned the wires before assembling the circuit board.
adjective
- Made of tin. The tin roof was a distinctive feature of the old warehouse.
- Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron. The tin shed was a temporary storage solution for the construction site.
Did you know? The tin can was invented by Peter Durand in 1810, revolutionizing food preservation and transportation.