Also Inflected form of tin

tinning

tin·ning

uncommon

noun

1.

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”

2.

the application of a protective layer of tin

Synonyms

tin-plating

Related words

Word family

tin

Broader terms

application

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Grammar

noun
singular	tinning
plural	tinnings

Nearby words

tinned tinned goods tinned meat tinner tinnevelly senna tinnitus tinny tinpot tinsel tinseled

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