titanium

noun

ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtā-nē-əm 

tə-,

also

-ˈta-nē-əm 

-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

Vonn, who has a new titanium knee, is planning to retire for the second — and final — time after next year’s Olympics, when women’s races will be held on one of her favorite courses in Cortina. —Daniella Matar, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025

But a collision during a flag football game on Aug. 13, 2023, that required surgery to insert titanium plates in the right side of his face to allow the broken bones in the cheek and jaw and around the eye to heal caused Better to begin looking for protective equipment. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025

The round frame remains very popular, but the new version is made of titanium, a lighter metal that is more durable than stainless steel. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The titanium version will set you back by $44 while on discount. —New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing titanium

• titanium dioxide
• titanium white

Kids Definition

titanium

noun

ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtān-ē-əm 

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