titanium

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ti·ta·ni·um | \ tī-ˈtā-nē-əm

, tə- also -ˈta-nē-əm

, -ˈtan-yəm \

Definition of titanium

: 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

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Recent Examples on the Web Case options include titanium, pink gold or platinum. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 June 2021 This powder with a fuss-free self-dispensing brush has four simple ingredients: titanium and zinc oxide; mica and iron oxides and comes in 7 shades with an SPF of 30 and a clear shade that offers an SPF of 50. — Bea Mcmonagle, Forbes, 29 May 2021 Made of niobium-tin and niobium-titanium, the poloidal magnets are the only ITER components manufactured on-site. — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2020 The color of the titanium was then transformed, through anodization, into purple hues designed to perfectly complement the vivid depths of the red rubies. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 19 May 2021 Not ones to rest at the peak, Chin and Panerai have teamed up to design their first watch together, an adventure-ready 47 mm titanium Submersible Chrono Flyback that’s water resistant up to 1,000 feet and sports a three-day power reserve. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2021 The design was inspired by classic signets and comes in either a titanium or platinum setting. — CNN, 3 May 2021 The streamlined Charles Tiffany Setting features round-brilliant and emerald-cut diamonds in titanium and platinum rings with architectural details. — Jill Newman, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2021 The new technique builds on team members’ previous research, including a 2016 paper that detailed different ways to add color to titanium and stainless steel surfaces. — Isis Davis-marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2021

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titanium

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English Language Learners Definition of titanium

: a very strong and light silvery metal

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titanium

noun

ti·ta·ni·um | \ tī-ˈtān-ē-əm, tə- also -ˈtan- \

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 Chemical Elements Table