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tinning

/ˈtɪn.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈtɪn.ɪŋ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс нанесения тонкого слоя олова или мягкого припоя на поверхность, например, на концы проводов, для защиты или подготовки к пайке.

A noun referring to the process of applying a thin layer of tin or soft solder to a surface, such as the ends of wires, for protection or preparation for soldering.

uncountable

  1. Solder coatingC1formaltechnical

    The process of applying a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them together.

    ruЛужение

    • Proper tinning of the wire ends ensures a strong electrical connection.
    • He spent the afternoon tinning the cables for the circuit board.
    • Tinning prevents oxidation and improves solder flow.
  2. Tin platingC1formaltechnical

    The application of a protective layer of tin onto a metal surface to prevent corrosion.

    ruЛужение

    • The factory specializes in tinning steel sheets for food containers.
    • Tinning is an essential step in preserving the metal's durability.
    • The old copper pot was restored by tinning its interior.

    Synonymstin-plating

Forms
  • tinnings plural form
  • tinnings' possessive plural form
  • tinning's possessive singular form

verb

tin/tɪn/B2formalculinary
  • ruГлагол, означающий консервировать пищу, запечатывая её в металлическую банку, или покрывать/выстилать что-либо оловом.

A verb meaning to preserve food by sealing it in a metal container, or to cover or line something with tin.

  1. Preserve in a tinB1formalbritish

    To preserve food by sealing it in a tin can.

    ruКонсервировать

    • They tinned the peaches for the winter.
    • The factory tins vegetables to keep them fresh.
    • She tinned the homemade soup for storage.

    Synonymscanpreserveput up

  2. Cover with tinB2formal

    To coat or plate something with a layer of tin.

    ruЛудить

    • The craftsman tinned the copper wire to prevent corrosion.
    • They tinned the steel sheets for the roofing project.
    • The metal parts were tinned to improve durability.

    Synonymscoatplatetin plate

Forms
  • tinned past participle
  • tinned past simple
  • tinning present participle
  • tins third person singular