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 Big Bang e Gen 3 features a sleek 44 mm titanium case and a large screen that allows the wearer to follow the soccer in real-time. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2024

In some cases, a titanium implant is used in place of a balloon when the surgeon tries to restore proper height to the vertebrae. —Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024

Running the length of each chain is an internal steel cable that is anchored to the titanium heel. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 July 2024

The country is now having more trouble selling its crucial oil and natural gas commodities among other products — even titanium airplane components got caught in the fallout. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing titanium

• titanium dioxide
• titanium white

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