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tinning

tin·ning
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tin-ing]
    • /ˈtɪn ɪŋ/
    • /ˈtɪn.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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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