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

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Citizen titanium is a take on its classic Pro Master design and is powered by any light (not just solar) with a proprietary Eco-Drive technology, meaning no battery is required. Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 The titanium case remains in excellent overall condition with only light signs of wear. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Like many Native artists, Pruitt is a metalworker, though his preferred materials aren’t silver or gold, but stainless steel or titanium. Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024 Spanish company Stark Future is taking titanium 3D printing out of the prototyping lab, and into mass production of its insane electric dirtbikes. New Atlas, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for titanium 

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 1 Dec. 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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