Meaning of titanium in English

1. Pronunciation

   /təˈteɪniəm/

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1. Noun

   titanium

   Etymology

   late 18th century: from Titan, on the pattern of uranium

   Definitions

   1. a light strong gray lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong light-weight alloys (as for airplane parts)

   Examples

   • « the main sources are rutile and ilmenite »