titanium

noun

ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtā-nē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
tə-,
also
-ˈta-nē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
-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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The sculptural shape features a micro titanium spring system for functionality and movement. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 At the heart of the setup is the handle, which is available in a choice of titanium or stainless steel. Ben Coxworth may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025 Cool brands like Gentle Monster and Miu Miu come in slightly under $1,000, meanwhile, crafting modern styles made of classic tortoise shell or bold sculptural titanium. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 May 2025 Chantecler has carved precious frames for them, in the shape of earrings, brooches and pendants, setting the glass in materials ranging from rose gold to titanium. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for titanium

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek Titan

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of titanium was in 1796

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“Titanium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titanium. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

titanium

noun
ti·​ta·​ni·​um tī-ˈtān-ē-əm How to pronounce titanium (audio)
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

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