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noun
A thin sheet of steel coated with tin to prevent rusting; used to make cans, roofing, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: tin
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a thin sheet of metal (iron or steel) coated with tin to prevent rusting; used especially for cans, pots, and tins
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tinplate
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sheet metal
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