titanium

noun

ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtā-nē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
tə-,
also
-ˈta-nē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
-ˈtan-yəm
: a silvery-gray light strong metallic element with atomic number 22 obtained from ilmenite and rutile and used especially in alloys, refractory materials, pigments, and medical and dental devices see Chemical Elements Table

Examples of titanium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The vessel was heavily scrutinized for its design, which was made of carbon fiber and titanium and measured about 9 feet high, 8 feet tall, and 22 feet wide. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 The titanium version offers the same durability and shine of previous stainless steel models, with around a 20% reduction in weight. PCMAG, 17 Sep. 2024 The new device is also being offered in a titanium finish for the first time, joining a longtime trend in the watch industry of offering a tougher, more lightweight, and perceived higher-quality, alternative to traditional materials. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024 Apple said its iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Plus models comes in four titanium finishes: black, white, natural and a new desert shade. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for titanium 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of titanium was in 1796

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“Titanium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titanium. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

titanium

noun
ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtān-ē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
tə-
: a silvery gray light strong metallic element found combined in various minerals and used especially in alloys (as in steel) see element

Medical Definition

titanium

noun
ti·​ta·​ni·​um
tī-ˈtān-ē-əm, tə- also -ˈtan-
: a silvery gray light strong metallic element found combined in ilmenite and rutile and used especially in alloys (as steel) and combined in refractory materials and in coatings
symbol Ti
see Chemical Elements Table

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