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

To manage thermal loads and propulsion, the craft will employ lightweight composite-titanium radiators and an advanced 48-kW electric propulsion system, which also doubles as the primary spacecraft bus for communications and power distribution. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026

The standard program is for credit scores of 0 to 599; the gold program is for credit scores of 600 to 699; platinum covers credit scores from 700 to 749; titanium is for credit scores of 750 and above. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

Philippe Delhotal has done a strong job with the Hermès range, and its relentless modernity, and a monochrome Slim d’Hermès Squelette Lune in titanium was a welcome addition. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026

In the world of everyday carry (EDC), titanium folding knives are nothing new. —New Atlas, 19 Apr. 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