Sn
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Origin of Sn
From the Latin word stannum
Definition for sn (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for sn (1 of 3)
sn
the internet domain name for
Senegal
British Dictionary definitions for sn (2 of 3)
Sn
the chemical symbol for
tin
Word Origin for Sn
from New Latin stannum
British Dictionary definitions for sn (3 of 3)
SN
abbreviation for
Senegal (international car registration)
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Medical definitions for sn
Sn
The symbol for the elementtin
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Scientific definitions for sn (1 of 2)
Sn
The symbol for tin.
Scientific definitions for sn (2 of 2)
tin
[ tĭn ]
Sn
A malleable, silvery metallic element that occurs in igneous rocks. It has a crystalline structure and crackles when bent. Tin is used as an anticorrosion agent and is a part of numerous alloys, including bronze. Atomic number 50; atomic weight 118.71; melting point 231.89°C; boiling point 2,270°C; specific gravity 7.31; valence 2, 4. See Periodic Table. See Note at element.
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