fao: tin

Information
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Meaning
means	(noun) 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 tin, atomic number 50, Sn
means	(noun) metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour cannister, canister, tin
means	(noun) airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. can, tin can, tin
means	(noun) a vessel (box, can, pan, etc.) made of tinplate and used mainly in baking tin