1. noun /tɪn/
a) A malleable, ductile, metallic element, resistant to corrosion, with atomic number 50 and symbol Sn.
muffin tin
b) An airtight container, made of tin or another metal, used to preserve food.
roasting tin
2. adjective /tɪn/
Made of tin.
3. verb /tɪn/
a) To place into a tin in order to preserve.
b) To cover with tin.
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