tin

UK
/tɪn/
US
/tɪn/

Traducciones

tinnoun
tins
pl
UK
/tɪn/
US
/tɪn/
консервная банка
She opened a tin of beans for dinner.
Она открыла консервную банку с фасолью на ужин.
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn.
Олово — это химический элемент с символом Sn.
He found an old tin in the attic.
Он нашел старую жестянку на чердаке.
Traducciones adicionales
оловянная посуда
tinverb
tinned
Past Simple
tinned
Past Participle
tinning
Gerund
UK
/tɪn/
US
/tɪn/
They decided to tin the vegetables for the winter.
Они решили консервировать овощи на зиму.
Sinónimos
preserve (in tin)
coat (with tin)
plate (with tin)
tinadjective
Used attributively to denote material made of tin and, informally, to describe something cheap or of little worth.

Definiciones

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.