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noun

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. Synonyms: atomic number 50, tin.

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— The Evolution of Man, V.2 • Ernst Haeckel

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— The Treasure-Train • Arthur B. Reeve

Words linked to "Sn" : metal, cassiterite, tinfoil, tin foil, metallic element