Tin
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪn/
Tin (noun)
- a soft, silver-colored metal used to make cans and cover other metals.
- a metal container for storing food, often sealed to keep it fresh.
- a shallow metal container used for baking cakes or bread.
Examples
- Tin is often used to coat other metals.
- The alloy contains a small amount of tin.
Common collocations: tin coating, melt tin, tin alloy, open a tin, tin of soup