Word
titanium
Phoneticsti·ta·ni·um
US/taɪˈteɪniəm/
UK/taɪtˈeɪniəm/
Definition
n. a strong, light, silver-coloured metal used to make things like planes, watches, and medical implants because it does not rust.
n. a chemical element; a strong, low-density, highly corrosion-resistant transition metal used in aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
Examples
“This watch is made of titanium.”
“Engineers chose titanium for the frame because it is strong yet light enough for daily wear.”
“The aerospace industry relies on titanium alloys for jet engine components that must withstand extreme heat and stress without adding excessive weight.”
Examples
simple
“This watch is made of titanium.”
contextual
“Engineers chose titanium for the frame because it is strong yet light enough for daily wear.”
complex
“The aerospace industry relies on titanium alloys for jet engine components that must withstand extreme heat and stress without adding excessive weight.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to specific alloys or atoms.
Real-World Examples
“The orange and blue colours on the lunar surface are caused by iron and titanium deposits and it was for that reason that the image was given its title.” “Swapping steel for titanium could lighten a mecha’s frame.” Etymology
From Latin titanium.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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