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tin

UK
/tɪn/
US
/tɪn/
Tin Man

Translations

tinnoun
tins
pl
UK
/tɪn/
US
/tɪn/
The tin used in the production of bronze is essential for its durability.
L’étain utilisé dans la production du bronze est essentiel à sa durabilité.
boîte de conserveEmploi courant pour un contenant alimentaire en métal.
She opened a tin of beans for dinner.
Elle a ouvert une boîte de conserve de haricots pour le dîner.
Additional translations
boîte en métalPetit contenant métallique avec couvercle.
Synonyms
element
metal
tinsmith
can
container
tinverb
tinned
Past Simple
tinned
Past Participle
tinning
Gerund
UK
/tɪn/
US
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mettre en conserveTerme courant pour la conservation des aliments.
They decided to tin the peaches to keep them fresh for the winter.
Ils ont décidé de mettre en conserve les pêches pour les garder fraîches pendant l’hiver.
étamerEmploi technique pour recouvrir d’une fine couche d’étain.
The manufacturer decided to tin the copper wires to prevent corrosion.
Le fabricant a décidé d’étamer les fils de cuivre pour prévenir la corrosion.
Additional translations
mettre en boîte de conserveEmploi alimentaire ; plus courant dans la langue générale sous « mettre en conserve ».
Synonyms
can
preserve (in tin)
solder
tinplate
tin-plate
plate (with tin)
coat (with tin)
tinadjective
Used attributively to denote material made of tin and, informally, to describe something cheap or of little worth.
de pacotilleFamilier; pour quelque chose de médiocre, sans valeur réelle.
He handed out tin medals that soon turned dull.
Il a distribué des médailles de pacotille qui ont vite terni.
The cottage still has a tin roof.
Le chalet a encore un toit d’étain.
Synonyms
stannic
stannous
metal
metallic
tinny
tin-plated
tinned

Definitions

tinnoun
A silvery-white, malleable metallic element used in making alloys and for coating other metals to prevent corrosion.
The tin used in the production of bronze is essential for its durability.
A container or can made of tinplate, used for storing food or other items.
She opened a tin of beans for dinner.
A small, flat, metal container with a lid, often used for holding small items like mints or pills.
He carried a tin of mints in his pocket.
tinverb
To coat or cover with a thin layer of tin.
The manufacturer decided to tin the copper wires to prevent corrosion.
To preserve food by sealing it in a tin can.
They decided to tin the peaches to keep them fresh for the winter.
tinadjective
Made of, or containing, tin.
The cottage still has a tin roof.
Informal. Cheap or of little real value; tawdry.
He handed out tin medals that soon turned dull.
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