tin
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(noun) 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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Synonyms: Sn, atomic number 50 |
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Related Words: metal, metallic element |
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| 2. |
(verb) preserve in a can or tin; of foods |
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Synonyms: can, put up |
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Related Words: preserve |
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(noun) airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. |
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Synonyms: can, tin can |
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Related Words: beer can, caddy, cannikin, coffee can, container, milk can, oilcan, soda can, tea caddy |
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| 4. |
(noun) metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour |
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Synonyms: canister, cannister |
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Related Words: container |
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