tinci gismu

x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of tin (Sn); [metaphor: cheap or base metal].

See also gunma, lante, boxfo, cnisa, jinme.


In notes:

boxfo
x1 is a sheet/foil/blanket [2-dimensional shape/form flexible in 3 dimensions] of material x2.
cnisa
x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of lead (Pb); [metaphor: heavy, malleable, soft metal].
gunma
x1 is a mass/team/aggregate/whole, together composed of components x2, considered jointly.
jinme
x1 is a quantity of/contains/is made of made of metal of composition including x2.
lante
x1 is a can/tightly sealed/pre-sealed container for perishable contents x2, made of x3.