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

What reaches Earth is usually small, dense and heat-resistant, such as titanium, steel and glass. — Leonard David, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Ratios of trace elements that resist alteration, like the zirconium to titanium ratio, differ from those in every other Martian meteorite. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

The researchers addressed this limitation using protective layers containing conductive epoxy and titanium foil. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

Complementing the case is an orange rubber strap with a titanium clasp. — Robb Report, 24 Oct. 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