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tin A metallic element, occurring in cassiterite, that has several allotropes; the ordinary malleable silvery-white metal slowly changes below 13.2°C to a grey powder. It is used extensively in alloys, especially bronze and pewter, and as a noncorroding coating for steel; element |
tin: 24 phrases in 7 subjects |
Chemistry | 10 |
Communications | 1 |
Electronics | 4 |
Industry | 1 |
International trade | 2 |
Materials science | 1 |
Metallurgy | 5 |