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

An available $14,600 titanium exhaust system from the supplier Akrapovič pumps up the volume. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Top-quality knives feature reliable materials like stainless steel, titanium and G-10 for durability and mother of pearl for those interested in looks. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

From the long straights of China to the sweeping corners of Japan and the tight streets of Monaco, Audi’s titanium arrow has proved to be a versatile race car. —Jerry Perez, The Drive, 11 June 2026

The nickel-titanium build and silicone grips allow the earbuds to stay secure on your ears, even during the most demanding physical activities. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing titanium

• titanium dioxide
• titanium white

Rhymes for titanium

• cranium
• geranium
• germanium
• uranium
• transuranium

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