titanium
Noun: A chemical element (symbol Ti, atomic number 22) that is a strong, lightweight, silver-colored metal. It is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to corrosion, and lustrous appearance. It is commonly used in alloys for aerospace, industrial, and medical applications.
Titanium is used as a countable noun when referring to the element in general or a specific quantity or form of it. * The bicycle frame is made of titanium. * Titanium is extracted from minerals like rutile. * The implant requires a specific grade of titanium.
- Modern jet engines contain components made from titanium alloys.
- Because of its biocompatibility, titanium is often used for surgical implants.
- The diver's watch has a case crafted from titanium, making it lightweight and resistant to seawater.
- Titanium dioxide (TiO₂): A white compound derived from titanium, widely used as a pigment in paints, plastics, and sunscreens.
- The bright white color of the paint comes from titanium dioxide.
- In figurative use, "titanium" can symbolize extreme strength, durability, or resilience.
- After years of hardship, she developed a titanium will.
- Titanic (adjective): Pertaining to or containing titanium. (Note: This is a technical/chemical term and is distinct from the more common meaning of "of exceptional size or power").
- The titanic oxide compound was analyzed.
- Element Ti (scientific/technical synonym)
- (In specific contexts) Lightweight metal, corrosion-resistant metal
The word "titanium" refers specifically to the metallic element. It does not have other unrelated meanings as a common noun. Its figurative use is an extension of its material properties.
There are no common idioms using the word "titanium." Its symbolic use (e.g., "nerves of titanium," "titanium resolve") is a modern metaphorical construction, not a fixed idiom.
Not applicable, as "titanium" is a noun.
- a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite