Tin: meaning, definitions and examples

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tin

[ tɪn ]

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metal

A soft, malleable, silvery-white metal that is often used as a protective coating for other metals to prevent corrosion.

Synonyms

coating, element, metal

Examples of usage

Tin is commonly used to coat steel cans to prevent rusting.
Tin is also used in the production of solder for joining metals together.

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container

A container made of tinplate, typically used for storing food or other goods.

Synonyms

can, container, tinplate

Examples of usage

She opened a tin of beans for dinner.
He carried a tin of cookies to the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "tin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estanho

🇮🇳 टिन

🇩🇪 Zinn

🇮🇩 timah

🇺🇦 олово

🇵🇱 cyna

🇯🇵 スズ

🇫🇷 étain

🇪🇸 estaño

🇹🇷 kalay

🇰🇷 주석

🇸🇦 قصدير

🇨🇿 cín

🇸🇰 cín

🇨🇳 锡

🇸🇮 kositer

🇮🇸 tin

🇰🇿 қалайы

🇬🇪 თუთია

🇦🇿 qalay

🇲🇽 estaño

Word origin

The word 'tin' originated from the Old English word 'tin', which is derived from the Latin word 'stannum'. Tin has been used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Babylonians. It has played a significant role in various industries, including metallurgy, food packaging, and electronics.