titanium
|ti-ta-ni-um|
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/taɪˈteɪniəm/
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/tɪˈteɪniəm/
strong, light metal
Etymology
'titanium' originates from New Latin 'titanium', ultimately from Greek 'Τιτάν' (Titan), the name of the mythological giants; the element was named in the late 18th century.
'titanium' was named by chemists in the 1790s (Martin Heinrich Klaproth coined the name after the Titans) and entered scientific English usage to denote the newly identified element and its metal.
Initially named after the Titans (mythological beings) as a label for the new element; over time it has come to denote both the chemical element (Ti) and the commercial metal/material derived from it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical element with the symbol Ti and atomic number 22; a lustrous, silvery-gray transition metal.
Titanium (Ti) is used in aerospace applications for its strength and low density.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the metal or material (often as a mass noun) known for being strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant; used in alloys, implants, and engineering.
They constructed the bicycle frame out of titanium to keep it light and durable.
Adjective 1
made of or containing titanium.
She prefers a titanium watch because it is both light and sturdy.
Last updated: 2025/08/21 18:30