tinning

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Noun tinning has 2 senses

tinning - the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"
--₁ is a kind of application, coating, covering

Derived form: verb tin₃
tinning, tin-plating - the application of a protective layer of tin
--₂ is a kind of application, coating, covering

Derived form: verb tin₁

Verb tin has 3 senses

tin - plate with tin
--₁ is one way to plate

Derived forms: noun tin₁, noun tinning₂
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
can, tin, put up - preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
--₂ is one way to preserve, keep

Derived forms: noun tin₃, noun tin₂
Sample sentence:
The chefs tin the vegetables
tin - prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface
--₃ is one way to plate

Derived forms: noun tin₁, noun tinning₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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