| Library / English Dictionary |
TINNING
| Pronunciation (US): |  | (GB): | |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The application of a protective layer of tin
Synonyms:
tin-plating; tinning
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("tinning" is a kind of...):
application; coating; covering (the work of applying something)
Derivation:
tin (plate with tin)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them
Example:
careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("tinning" is a kind of...):
application; coating; covering (the work of applying something)
Derivation:
tin (prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb tin
