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Meaning of ATOMIC NUMBER 50

 
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 Definition: 
[n]  a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
 
 Synonyms: Sn, tin
 
 See Also: cassiterite, metal, metallic element, tin foil, tinfoil

 

 

 

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