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Moderatetin
The correct spelling is tin.
How to pronounce tin
/tɪn/
nounIPA: /tɪn/
Say it like: Tin
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.A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
- 2.An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
- 3.A metal pan used for baking, roasting, etc.
- 4.The bottom part of the front wall, which is "out" if a player strikes it with the ball.
- 5.Money
verb
- 1.To place into a tin in order to preserve.
- 2.To cover with tin.
- 3.To coat with solder in preparation for soldering.
adjective
- 1.Made of tin.
- 2.Made of galvanised iron or built of corrugated iron.
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