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tinning

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A covering or lining of tin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of tin

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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3

noun

Meaning 3

the application of a protective layer of tin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tin-plating

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: application, coating, covering

4

noun

Meaning 4

the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: application, coating, covering

History

Etymology

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