tinning

• Nom désignant l'opération consistant à recouvrir une surface d'une fine couche d'étain ou de soudure tendre, par exemple sur des extrémités de fils, pour la protéger ou la préparer au brasage.

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.

indénombrable

1. Solder coatingC1formaltechnical

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

   Étamage des fils

   • 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.

   étamage

   • 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.

   Synonymestin-plating

• Verbe signifiant conserver des aliments en les scellant dans une boîte métallique, ou recouvrir/revêtir quelque chose d'étain.

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.

   Mettre en conserve dans une boîte métallique

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

   Synonymescanpreserveput up

2. Cover with tinB2formal

   To coat or plate something with a layer of tin.

   Étamer

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatplatetin plate