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tin

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/iʃˈtɐɲu/es·ta·nho

Definition

1

A soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element (symbol Sn), used in alloys and coatings.

Usage examples

“Tin is often used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion.”
“Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.”

Synonyms