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

The Orb is offered in rose gold ($225,000) or titanium ($195,000) and is available exclusively in North America at Material Good. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026

The brush head on the original model features a combination of bristles and titanium plates. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Each round weighs about 7 kg (16 lb) and is less than 1 m (39 in) long, with a sleeve made of carbon composites and a titanium barrel liner. —David Szondy may 07, New Atlas, 7 May 2026

Samsung Smartphone Deal The Galaxy S25 Edge is the sleekest S Series phone yet, featuring a titanium frame and a 200MP camera. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 May 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