Definition of titanium
: a silvery-gray light strong metallic element obtained from ilmenite and rutile and used especially in alloys and combined in refractory materials, pigments, and coatings — see element table
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Origin and Etymology of titanium
New Latin, from Greek Titan
First Known Use: 1796
TITANIUM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of titanium for English Language Learners
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: a very strong and light silvery metal
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Medical Definition of titanium
: 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 element table
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