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

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To that end, Titan’s hull was made of carbon fiber rather than titanium or steel and it was designed in a cylindrical shape, not a sphere. Adam Carlson, People.com, 12 June 2025 Experts believed that the carbon fiber wasn’t up to safety regulations and end caps, made of titanium, were affixed to the hull with glue. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 June 2025 Handcrafted in Japan, the Luna IEMs have a single-driver design using planar-magnetic technology that is encased in a smooth titanium housing made with both durability and wearability in mind. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 The Beaufort Bushland Retreat is based on a double-axle trailer and features a titanium magnesium alloy frame painted matte black, and double-glazed windows, while the interior is finished in cedar. Adam Williams june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2025 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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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