ti|ta|ni|um

ti|ta|ni|um «ty TAY nee uhm, tih-», noun.

a strong, lightweight, silver-gray metallic chemical element occurring in rutile, ilmenite, brookite, and various other minerals. It is highly resistant to corrosion and is used in making steel and other alloys for missiles and jet engines.

╂[< German Titanium < Latin Tītan Titan]