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
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Russia is a key exporter of metals like aluminum, steel and titanium — but British and American officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement, said the economic impact from the ban would be negligible for consumers and producers.
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Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The procedure has not been approved by regulators in the U.S.
Johns cautioned that titanium bridge surgeries haven’t been consistently effective or durable, with some reports of the devices fracturing, despite being implanted by reputable doctors.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Under a regulation known as the Specialty Metals Amendment, the Defense Department is required to source titanium and titanium alloys from American sources or other qualified countries — usually NATO members or other U.S. allies.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The orthopedic surgeon performed a nine hour surgery on the actress, replacing her acetabulum with titanium.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The green edition, with a lightweight, 39 mm titanium case, is limited to 25 pieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s natural titanium, blue titanium, white titanium and black titanium.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Among them: stray titanium shavings falling into electrical wiring, defective oxygen tanks and managers urging him to cut corners.
—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Via contact with titanium plates, the freshwater also gets frosty, and that chilled water loop sends its cold energy into the atoll’s air conditioning system.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The procedure has not been approved by regulators in the U.S.
Johns cautioned that titanium bridge surgeries haven’t been consistently effective or durable, with some reports of the devices fracturing, despite being implanted by reputable doctors.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Under a regulation known as the Specialty Metals Amendment, the Defense Department is required to source titanium and titanium alloys from American sources or other qualified countries — usually NATO members or other U.S. allies.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The orthopedic surgeon performed a nine hour surgery on the actress, replacing her acetabulum with titanium.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The green edition, with a lightweight, 39 mm titanium case, is limited to 25 pieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
There’s natural titanium, blue titanium, white titanium and black titanium.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Among them: stray titanium shavings falling into electrical wiring, defective oxygen tanks and managers urging him to cut corners.
—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Via contact with titanium plates, the freshwater also gets frosty, and that chilled water loop sends its cold energy into the atoll’s air conditioning system.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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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
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