titanium
nounmasculinetécnico/tiˈtɐnju/medium
ti·tá·ni·o
Definition
A strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant metallic chemical element (symbol Ti) with atomic number 22.
Titanium is used in medical implants and aerospace.
This watch has a titanium case.
Common collocations
titanium alloytitanium dioxidetitanium implant
Etymology
Do latim científico 'titanium', do grego 'Τιτάν' (Titán, Titã).