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titanate

titanate

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Used to describe materials that contain titanium and oxygen, often in coatings
  • adjective
  • /ˈtaɪtəˌneɪt/
  • Specialized
: titanato
  • Engineers often choose titanate coatings to enhance the durability of ceramics.

Examples

  • We are studying titanate materials for their electrical properties.

  • A titanate compound can improve the heat resistance of certain industrial products.

  • The laboratory developed a new titanate material for use in electronic components.

  • The new titanate coatings significantly improve durability.

  • The laboratory developed a new titanate material for use in electronic components.

  • Engineers often choose titanate coatings to enhance the durability of ceramics.

  • A titanate compound can improve the heat resistance of certain industrial products.

Surface Forms

titanate positive

Etymology

Titanate as an adjective comes from titan- ('Titan', a 'giant') plus the ending -ate used in chemistry, like in sulfate, to name a 'salt' or compound. That's why calling a material 'titanate' means it is 'made with' or 'contains' titanate compounds used for coatings and durable parts.