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

The metal is what the company describes as Grade 4 titanium. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

But never titanium – which makes the ResoTi an intriguing project. —New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026

Overcoming these issues requires additional layers between copper and silicon, such as nickel, titanium, or zinc oxide, to block diffusion and enable proper electrical contact. —Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026

All three models come in titanium, but are offered in different sizing options in 33 mm, 42 mm, and 45 mm. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 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

• geranium
• germanium
• uranium
• cranium
• 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