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

There's also some clever engineering under the hood: magnesium alloy heat sinks, stainless motor housings, titanium screws, and an IP67 rating. —Joe Salas august 21, New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2025

First, there has been persistent talk of a switch from a titanium chassis (which is what the Pro iPhones currently have) to aluminum. —David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Collaboration with specialists is also part of her remit and has resulted in the creation of the brand’s lightest-ever chronograph movement, the titanium Calibre TH81-00 developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025

Eventually, Xiong wants to remove titanium from the device altogether. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2025

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