noun
titanium
tih-TAY-nee-um/tɪˈteɪniəm/
A strong, lightweight, gray metallic chemical element.
The titanium bar has a silver-gray surface and a freshly machined edge.
Etymology
Titanium was named for the Titans, fancifully imagined as “sons of the earth.” The metal’s name thus invokes their mythological earthly parentage.
In context
Also titanium. Titanium spork. Super lightweight. Super strong.
More examples
- The surgeon uses titanium screws to hold the bone in place.
- Titanium resists corrosion even when exposed to seawater.
- This watch has a lightweight titanium case.
Forms
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