titanium
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5.6
- noun
- /taɪˈteɪniəm/
- Specialized
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titanio
- Today's drivers are made from titanium alloys, and the balls have nickel cores.
- titanium alloy
- titanium screws
- titanium implants
You can't, you know, drill titanium with a steel drill bit, right?
- You can't, you know, drill titanium with a steel drill bit, right?
- Plus this card is made of titanium, so it's kind of cool kind of.
- I mean it was made out of titanium, it was bulletproof and it flies.
- And instead, these guys were dropping titanium rods out of vehicles that were up in space.
- It is machined case from aerospace grade titanium.
- Grab your hard earned money, or better yet, your Apple branded titanium credit card and go buy a pair.
Examples
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And so for that I want to look at the production of titanium by the Kroll process.
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Broken bones are often held in place with a number of stainless steel or titanium screws.
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The aircraft's frame is constructed from lightweight titanium to improve fuel efficiency.
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They used high-strength titanium alloys to build the new rocket engine.
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This bike features a durable frame made of titanium for better performance on tough terrains.
Synonyms
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5.8
A chemical symbol for the light, strong metal titanium
A light strong metal called titanium used to make medical implants and airplane parts
Compounds
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1
4.6
A white powder used to make paints, sunscreens, and toothpaste bright white
- Specialized
A white material that breaks down dirt and germs when light shines and helps clean air or water
How Corrosion-Resistant
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5.6
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- Specialized
40
2.8
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3.0
536
1.4
227
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
titanium = Titan (opaque) = titan + ium
The suffix '-ium' is a common marker for chemical elements (so learners familiar with element names may infer it's an element), but the connection to 'Titan' does not transparently convey the meaning 'metal'.
Etymology
Titanium comes from the Greek word Titan, which means 'giant' or 'powerful', and is the same root as the English word titan for something very large or strong. So thinking of a titan helps you remember that titanium is a very strong, light metal used where power and low weight matter.