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A malleable, silvery metallic element obtained chiefly from cassiterite. It is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion and is a part of numerous alloys, such as soft solder, pewter, type metal, and bronze. Atomic number 50; atomic weight 118.71; melting point 231.89°C; boiling point 2,270°C; specific gravity 7.31; valence 2, 4. See Table at element.
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Chiefly British A container for preserved foodstuffs; a can.
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Chiefly British The contents of such a container.
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Tin plate.
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verb-transitive
Chiefly British To preserve or pack in tins; can.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To plate or coat with tin.
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adjective
Constructed of inferior material.
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Of, relating to, or made of tin.
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Spurious.
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verb
To cover or plate with tin or a tin alloy.
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To put up or pack in tins .
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abbreviation
Taxpayer identification number.
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