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
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Synonyms | atomic number 50, sn |
Type of | metallic element, metal |
Derivation | tinny |
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Type of | vessel |
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Type of | plate |
Derivation | tinning |
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Type of | plate |
Derivation | tinning |
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