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titanium

/taɪˈteɪniəm/
ti · ta · ni · um
Adjective:titanic
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titanium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lustrous, silver-gray transition metal of atomic number 22 (symbol Ti), prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, low density, and high resistance to corrosion in aerospace engineering and medical implants.

Example

"The surgeon used a titanium plate to stabilize the patient's fractured bone."

• Rhymes for titanium

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1795 by the German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth from the Ancient Greek 'Titānes' (the Titans, primeval sons of Gaia the Earth goddess in Greek mythology), combined with the chemical suffix '-ium'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Titanium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/titanium
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