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tin

 [tin]
a chemical element, atomic number 50, atomic weight 118.69, symbol Sn. (See Appendix 6.)
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tin (Sn),

(tin),
A metallic element, atomic no. 50, atomic wt. 118.710.
Synonym(s): stannum
[AS, tin]
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tin

A metallic element (atomic number 50; atomic weight 118.71) present in trace amounts in nature; it has been linked to deficiency states in some plants and animals, but has no known physiological rule in humans.
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tin

(tin)
A metallic element, atomic no. 50, atomic wt. 118.710.
Synonym(s): stannum.
[A.S. tin]
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The fruit sponge, served with tinned custard naturally, was the standout success of the meal.
Some of the savings with tinned food come from the convenience, the lack of waste and using less fuel on food that's already been cooked.
But as an Englishman can scarcely be satisfied with his morning repast unless it include ham and eggs, he had only to sort out his tins to discover tinned "ham and eggs" ready to his hand for warming.
THE nation's best-selling canned food is baked beans, followed by tinned tomatoes.
Tinned food has provided affordable and nutritious meat, fish and vegetables along with puddings, fruit and milk.
AS: Wow I have never seen so many judgemental people, so what if she gave her children tinned potatoes to eat, judge her for something worth judging her for, all sorts going on in the world and we get people slating someone off for giving her children tinned potatoes.
You can also reduce the salt content of tinned pulses and veg by draining and rinsing them under running water.
Tinned vegetables such as green beans, carrots and peas are also convenient because they keep for a long time.
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