Tin is a soft, silvery-white metal. It is not found in its pure form in nature, but it is found in combination with other elements, such as copper and lead.
Tin is used to make a variety of things, including cans, solder, and pewter. It is also used in some alloys, such as bronze and pewter.
The can of soup is made of tin.
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The word "tin" comes from the Old English word "tīn", which is also the root of the word "tinplate".
The first recorded use of the word "tin" in English was in the 8th century.
The word "tin" is a Germanic word, and it is related to the German word "Zinn" and the Dutch word "tin".
What is tin used for?
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