Noun

1. tinning, application, coating, covering

usage: the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them; "careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"

2. tinning, tin-plating, application, coating, covering

usage: the application of a protective layer of tin

Verb

1. tin, plate

usage: plate with tin

2. can, tin, put up, preserve, keep

usage: preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"

3. tin, plate

usage: prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface

See also: tinning (Dictionary)