tinning

Definitions of tinning
  1. noun
    the application of a protective layer of tin
    synonyms: tin-plating
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    type of:
    application, coating, covering
    the work of applying something
  2. noun
    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”
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    type of:
    application, coating, covering
    the work of applying something
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