titanium

English

/taɪˈteɪni.əm/, /tɪˈteɪni.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc.
  • (countable) A single atom of this element.

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Affix from English Titan.

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