tin

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It covers the early production of bronze – a copper and tin alloy – up to the first uses of iron.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

With no local testing or controls of exports, secondary minerals like tantalum, beryl and tin were being shipped out undetected and untaxed.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Long framed by a tin roof and a tent, the theater had a reputation for discomfort, as it was a source of punishing heat and the occasional mouse sighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Ehrlich accepted the bet and chose copper, chromium, tin, nickel and tungsten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“Get ahold of yourself, Nell,” she began, tapping the freshly ground beans into a big black tin.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan