tin

1. 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 (synset 114683034)
   is a type of: metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
   substance meronym:

   • tin foil, tinfoil - foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead
   • cassiterite - a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin
   same as: atomic number 50, sn
2. A vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking (synset 104446031)
   is a type of: vessel - an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
   substance meronym: tin plate, tinplate - a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins
3. Metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour (synset 102952978)
   is a type of: container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
   same as: canister, cannister
4. Airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. (synset 102950393)
   is a type of: container - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
   subtypes:

   • beer can - a can that holds beer
   • caddy, tea caddy - a can for storing tea
   • cannikin - a small can
   • coffee can - a can for storing ground coffee
   • milk can - large can for transporting milk
   • oilcan - a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
   • soda can - a can for holding soft drinks
   same as: can, tin can

1. Plate with tin (synset 201398036)
   is a type of: plate - coat with a layer of metal
2. Preserve in a can or tin (synset 200214220)
   "tinned foods are not very tasty"
   referred to in: cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
   is a type of: keep, preserve - prevent (food) from rotting
   same as: can, put up
3. Prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface (synset 200213460)
   is a type of: plate - coat with a layer of metal

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