English noun: tinning | |||
1. | tinning (act) the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them | ||
Samples | Careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | application, coating, covering | ||
2. | tinning (act) the application of a protective layer of tin | ||
Synonyms | tin-plating | ||
Broader (hypernym) | application, coating, covering | ||