TINNING
Scrabble letter values: T1I1N1N1I1N1G2 = 8
Definition
- noun the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them.
- noun the application of a protective layer of tin. — synonyms: tin-plating
Examples
- “careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them”