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Topic: tin
Definition:

  • a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion
  • used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion
  • obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. plate with tin preserve in a can or tin
  • "tinned foods are not very tasty" prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

    Related tag cloud:

  • copper
  • nickel
  • lead
  • zinc
  • metal
  • silver
  • plating
  • gold
  • can
  • aluminum
  • steel
  • collectible
  • cadmium
  • brass
  • pewter
  • glass
  • tins
  • toys
  • iron
  • collectibles
  • recycling
    • Resources:

    tin
    A threaded NNTP and spool-based UseNet newsreader for Linux, *BSD, various Unices, and the Hurd. Links to download sites, documentation and support mailing list.
    http://www.tin.org/

    National Association of Destroyer Veterans
    Has destroyer reunion listings, ship histories, ship photos, and ordnance articles. Provides funds for restoring and operating destroyers as museum/memorial ships.
    http://destroyers.org/

    Serrano - Tin Angel
    Offers international cuisine and live entertainment at in the Old City; find out about upcoming musicians, view the menu, or read reviews.
    http://www.tinangel.com

    Tin House
    A quarterly which publishes fiction, poetry and essays by new and established writers: includes samples and subscription information.
    http://www.tinhouse.com/