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1. Of, relating to, or made of tin. |
2. Constructed of inferior material. |
3. Spurious. |
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noun |
1. 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. |
2. Tin plate. |
3. A container or box made of tin plate. |
4. Chiefly British A container for preserved foodstuffs; a can. |
5. Chiefly British The contents of such a container. |
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verb-transitive |
1. To plate or coat with tin. |
2. Chiefly British To preserve or pack in tins; can. |
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| Example Sentence with tin |
| It is the fifth town allowed for the coining tin, and several of the ships called tin-ships are laden here. |
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Regrettable - adjective
- Eliciting or deserving regret: a regrettable lack of funds; regrettable remarks.
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