tinning, n.
(tinnings)
(tinnings)
the application of a protective layer of tin
<noun.act>
tin-plating tinning
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them
<noun.act>
tinning
sample sentences
"careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym