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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
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek Titan
First Known Use
1796, in the meaning defined above
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“Titanium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titanium. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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
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