Tin

Tamil Meaning

தகரம்

தகரக்குவளை

வெள்ளீயம்

English Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. Tin plate.
  3. A container or box made of tin plate.
  4. Chiefly British A container for preserved foodstuffs; a can.
  5. Chiefly British The contents of such a container.
  6. To plate or coat with tin.
  7. Chiefly British To preserve or pack in tins; can.
  8. Of, relating to, or made of tin.
  9. Constructed of inferior material.
  10. Spurious.

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