tin

tin

名词 tin:

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

同义词：Sn, atomic number 50

metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour

同义词：canister, cannister

airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.

同义词：can, tin can

动词 tin:

plate with tin

preserve in a can or tin

同义词：can, put up

prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface