What is another word for tin pest?
Pronunciation: [tˈɪn pˈɛst] (IPA) 
Tin pest is a term used to describe a type of transformation that occurs in tin metal when it is exposed to extremely low temperatures. This phenomenon causes the metal to transform from a stable crystalline form into a brittle, non-metallic state. Synonyms for tin pest include:
1. Tin disease: This term has been used to describe the same transformation as tin pest.
2. Tin pestilence: This term is also used to describe the same transformation as tin pest.
3. Tin poison: This term is used metaphorically to describe the negative effects of tin pest on the properties of tin metal.
4. Tin rot: This term is used to describe the corrosive effect of tin pest on the metal.
5. Tin disintegration: This term refers to the process by which the metal breaks down into a non-metallic state as a result of tin pest.
