tins
4 points
English
4 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,084
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
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
verb
prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈɪnz/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Rhymes
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