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tin

The correct spelling is tin.

How to pronounce tin

/tɪn/
noun

IPA: /tɪn/

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The correct spelling is tin. A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn. For example: "muffin tin"

Usage Examples

muffin tin

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
  2. 2.An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
  3. 3.A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
  4. 4.The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
  5. 5.Money

verb

  1. 1.To place into a tin in order to preserve.
  2. 2.To cover with tin.
  3. 3.To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.

adjective

  1. 1.Made of tin.
  2. 2.Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.

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