Tin

Tin is a soft, malleable, silvery-white metal not readily oxidized in air, used in various alloys and coatings.

Part of speech: noun
Definition: Tin, symbolized as Sn and atomic number 50, is a chemical element belonging to the group 14 of the periodic table. It is known for its corrosion resistance and is used to coat other metals to prevent corrosion, most notably in tin cans, which are made primarily of steel or aluminum with a thin tin coating. Tin is also a component in various alloys, such as bronze (copper and tin) and solder (tin and lead), providing low melting points and good wettability to metals. Due to its non-toxic nature, tin-plating is utilized in food preservation and in manufacturing kitchen utensils. Its applications extend into organotin compounds, which serve as stabilizers in plastics and catalysts in industrial processes, illustrating tin’s versatility and utility in modern industry and crafts.