Tin
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Nov. 05, 1999 |
tin —n. 1 silvery-white metallic element, used esp. in alloys and in making tin plate. 2 container made of tin or tinned iron, esp. airtight for preserving food. 3 = *tin plate. —v. (-nn-) 1 seal (food) in a tin for preservation. 2 cover or coat with tin. [Old English] |