Sn (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The roofing on the old church was made of tin, which had started to rust around the edges.
- Tin was extracted from the mine and transported to a nearby smelter for processing.
- The museum store sells small tin containers for storing coins and other small items.
- A thin layer of tin was electroplated onto the copper wire to make it more resilient.
- Tin cans are widely used for storing food because they are cheap, lightweight, and non-toxic.