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
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.
动词 tin:
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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