tinning

[ tin-ing ]

noun

1. the act or technique of coating with tin.
2. the act or technique of coating with soft solder.
3. Chiefly British. the process, technique, or business of preserving or packing foodstuffs in tins; canning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tinning¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; tin, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The use of muriatic acid in tinning the iron is not recommended.

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This method of tinning the ferrule will spoil the wiping solder.

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The tinning must be thoroughly done, or it will come off and have to be re-tinned.

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Rum is distilled, and there are a brewery and a factory for tinning butter for export.

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Tinning was not carried on by large companies, but by small men; three or four would combine to take a set.

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