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

These accomplishments are not just about microprocessors, carbon fibre, and titanium. —Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024

The caliber can also be observed from the underside of the timepiece because of a second sapphire crystal in the titanium case back. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024

The fascia plates have been precision machined, glass blasted, brushed and then anodized in a tungsten titanium grey. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

This titanium, waterproof smart ring is designed to provide many of the same benefits, giving you a powerful, stylish way to track your wellness journey—at a more accessible price. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing titanium

• titanium dioxide
• titanium white

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