noun
titanium
teye-TAY-nee-uhm
noun
1
A strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant metallic element used in aircraft, medical implants, and alloys.
"The bike frame is made from titanium to keep it light."
How to Use Titanium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, light metal used where strength without heavy weight matters.
Common pairings
titanium alloy
titanium frame
titanium implant
Word Forms
titaniums plural
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Etymology
A modern Latin coinage, named after the Titans of Greek mythology to suggest strength.