tinning

nouns

the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them
"careful tinning of the ends of wires results in a better joint when you solder them"
tinning
is derived from
tin
is a type of (narrower)
the work of applying something
"the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
application, coating, covering
the application of a protective layer of tin
tin-plating, tinning
is derived from
tin