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The Latin for tin is Stannum. SN is the abbreviation for that word.

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Sn is from the Latin name "Stannum".

S for the S in stannum, and n for the double n in stannum

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It is an abbreviation of the Latin name for the metal, stannum.

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in latin language lead is known as stannous so in Periodic Table Sn (stannous or stannic depending upon the valency)is used

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Some symbols come from languages other than English.

Tin is Stannum in Latin (or maybe Greek)-- thus the symbol Sn.

Lead is Plumbum in Greek -- thus Pb.

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Latin for Tin is Stannum = SN

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Latin word for tin is satnnum = Sn

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