Meaning of the word tinfoil in English

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tinfoil

US /ˈtɪn.fɔɪl/
UK /ˈtɪn.fɔɪl/
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Noun

foil made of tin or a tin alloy, used for wrapping food.

Example:
She wrapped the leftovers in tinfoil to keep them fresh.
The baked potatoes were wrapped in tinfoil.