Tin
Tamil Meaning
தகரம்
தகரக்குவளை
வெள்ளீயம்
English Meaning
- A malleable, silvery metallic element obtained chiefly from cassiterite. It is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion and is a part of numerous alloys, such as soft solder, pewter, type metal, and bronze. Atomic number 50; atomic weight 118.71; melting point 231.89°C; boiling point 2,270°C; specific gravity 7.31; valence 2, 4. See Table at element.
- Tin plate.
- A container or box made of tin plate.
- Chiefly British A container for preserved foodstuffs; a can.
- Chiefly British The contents of such a container.
- To plate or coat with tin.
- Chiefly British To preserve or pack in tins; can.
- Of, relating to, or made of tin.
- Constructed of inferior material.
- Spurious.