tinning

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de aplicar una capa fina de estaño o soldadura blanda sobre una superficie, como los extremos de cables, para protegerla o prepararla para la soldadura.

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.

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1. Solder coatingC1formaltechnical

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

   Estañado de conductores

   • 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.

   estañado

   • 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.

   Sinónimostin-plating

• Verbo que significa envasar o conservar alimentos sellándolos en una lata metálica, o cubrir o revestir algo con estaño.

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.

   Envasar en lata

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

   Sinónimoscanpreserveput up

2. Cover with tinB2formal

   To coat or plate something with a layer of tin.

   estañar

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscoatplatetin plate