retinning

Refreshing tin layer

Retinning is the process of applying a fresh coat of tin to a metal surface, typically copper cookware.

Copper pots and pans are lined with tin to prevent the metal from reacting with food, but this lining wears away with use and must be periodically renewed: The old saucepan needs retinning.

metalwork

solder

Fusible bonding alloy

pewter · electroplating · galvanization · brazing · annealing · metallurgy · stannic · lead-free · alloy · patina

restoration

antique

Old valued collectible

renewal · preservation · conservation · restorer · vintage · patina · craftsmanship · artisan · traditional · repair

maintenance

recoating

Applying a new layer

upkeep · longevity · durability · care · periodic · inspection · food-safety · lifespan · investment · servicing

cookware

saucepan

Handled cooking vessel

reactive · acidic · lining · culinary · heirloom · Falk · bain-marie · gratin

Opposites
coating action

retinningstripping

Removing outer layers

abrading · wearing away · corroding · removing · scouring

Family

tin, tins, tinned, tinning, tinner, tinny, tinware, tinsmith, tinfoil

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G