TINNING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does tinning mean? 

• TINNING (noun)
  The noun TINNING has 2 senses:

1. the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them

2. the application of a protective layer of tin

  Familiarity information: TINNING used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• TINNING (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Context example:

careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them

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)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The application of a protective layer of tin

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

tin-plating; tinning

Hypernyms ("tinning" is a kind of...):

application; coating; covering (the work of applying something)

Derivation:

tin (plate with tin)