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tinning


Meanings
  • Noun

    The process of coating metal, especially tin, with a thin layer of another metal to prevent rust and corrosion.

    - "The company specializes in tinning to protect the metal from rusting."
    - "The old car needed new tinning to keep it running."

Variants
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tin , tinned , tinning , tins
Etymology
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The word 'tinning' is derived from the word 'tin', which refers to the metal being coated.


Trivia
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  1. Tinning was first used in ancient Rome to protect bronze statues from corrosion.

  2. Tinning is an important process in the manufacturing of cans for food storage.


Related Concepts
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  1. Galvanization: A process similar to tinning, but using zinc instead of tin to coat metal.


How to Memorize "tinning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a metal surface being dipped in a bath of molten tin to create a thin, protective layer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tinning' with the idea of protecting metal from rust and corrosion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tin saves metal' to help remember the meaning of 'tinning'.


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