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ˈtɪnˌfɔɪltin·foil
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Princeton's WordNet
tinfoil, tin foilnoun
foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead
Wiktionary
tinfoilnoun
a thin, pliable sheet of tin or an alloy of tin and lead, used as a protective wrapping
tinfoilnoun
(as a misnomer) aluminium foil
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tinfoil
Tin foil, also spelled tinfoil, is a thin foil made of tin. Tin foil was superseded after World War II by cheaper and more durable aluminium foil, which is still referred to as "tin foil" in many regions (an example of a misnomer).
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tinfoil
Tinfoil is a thin sheet made from aluminum that is commonly used in cooking or for packaging to help preserve food freshness. The term originates from the time when it was initially made from tin. It is lightweight, malleable, and resistant to heat and cold.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tinfoil
tin′foil, n. tin in thin leaves for wrapping articles.—v.t. to cover with such.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tinfoil in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tinfoil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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