|  tinning 
 
 1. 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
 • Derivationally related forms:
 tin
 • Hypernyms:
 application, coating, covering
 2. the application of a protective layer of tin
 • Syn:
 tin-plating
 • Derivationally related forms:
 tin
 • Hypernyms:
 application, coating, covering
 
 
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