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- [tin-ing]
- /ˈtɪn ɪŋ/
- /ˈtɪn.ɪŋ/
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- [tin-ing]
- /ˈtɪn ɪŋ/
Definitions of tinning word
- noun tinning Chemistry. a low-melting, malleable, ductile metallic element nearly approaching silver in color and luster: used in plating and in making alloys, tinfoil, and soft solders. Symbol: Sn; atomic weight: 118.69; atomic number: 50; specific gravity: 7.31 at 20°C. 1
- noun tinning tin plate. 1
- noun tinning any shallow pan, especially one used in baking. 1
- noun tinning any pot, box, can, or other container or vessel made of tin or tin plate. 1
- noun tinning Squash. telltale (def 8). 1
- noun tinning Chiefly British. a hermetically sealed can containing food. 1
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Origin of tinning
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at tin, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Tinning
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tinning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tinning usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tinning
noun tinning
- canning — the process or business of sealing food in cans or tins to preserve it
- conserving — Present participle of conserve.
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