Definition of tin

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Tin (n.) An elementary substance found as an oxide in the mineral cassiterite, and reduced as a soft white crystalline metal, malleable at ordinary temperatures, but brittle when heated. It is not easily oxidized in the air, and is used chiefly to coat iron to protect it from rusting, in the form of tin foil with mercury to form the reflective surface of mirrors, and in solder, bronze, speculum metal, and other alloys. Its compounds are designated as stannous, or stannic. Symbol Sn (Stannum). At

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Allegation :: Allegation (n.) The act of alleging or positively asserting.
Duplicating :: Duplicating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Duplicat.
Weak :: Weak (v. i.) Not having full confidence or conviction; not decided or confirmed; vacillating; wavering.
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Treat :: Treat (v. i.) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to make discussion; -- usually with of; as, Cicero treats of old age and of duties..
Decennial :: Decennial (a.) Consisting of ten years; happening every ten years; as, a decennial period; decennial games..
Estimation :: Estimation (v. t.) The act of estimating.
Contingent :: Contingent (n.) That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share; proportion; esp., a quota of troops..
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