titanium
a dark-gray or silvery, lustrous, very hard, light, corrosion-resistant, metallic element, occurring combined in various minerals: used in metallurgy to remove oxygen and nitrogen from steel and to toughen it. Symbol: Ti; atomic weight: 47.90; atomic number: 22; specific gravity: 4.5 at 20°C.
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Keep in mind that though high-end titanium dryers are great for regulating heat and preventing damage, they increase the temperature more than other elements.
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With each hit he takes, worry about his leg and the titanium rod placed inside seems to wane.
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He added that there was an unlimited edition in titanium at $12,000 and that the profits were to go to a charity set up by Koons.
But for a woman who promises abs of titanium, Anderson has a personal history with rather flabby claims.
It had meant something to be vice president of a huge industrial firm like Robling titanium.
Meeting of the Board | Alan Edward NourseIt took Robling titanium approximately two days to convert its entire production line to titanium-steel trash cans.
Meeting of the Board | Alan Edward NourseNickel and titanium also furnish green colours, but these are not in common use.
titanium only occurs as a mineral in its oxidised state, or as titanic oxide (TiO2).
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe filtrate is oxidised, and the iron, aluminium, and titanium are separated as basic acetates (see under Iron).
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
British Dictionary definitions for titanium
/ (taɪˈteɪnɪəm) /
a strong malleable white metallic element, which is very corrosion-resistant and occurs in rutile and ilmenite. It is used in the manufacture of strong lightweight alloys, esp aircraft parts. Symbol: Ti; atomic no: 22; atomic wt: 47.88; valency: 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 4.54; melting pt: 1670±10°C; boiling pt: 3289°C
Origin of titanium
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Scientific definitions for titanium
[ tī-tā′nē-əm ]
A shiny, white metallic element that occurs in all kinds of rocks and soils. It is lightweight, strong, and highly resistant to corrosion. Titanium alloys are used especially to make parts for aircraft and ships. Atomic number 22; atomic weight 47.87; melting point 1,660°C; boiling point 3,287°C; specific gravity 4.54; valence 2, 3, 4. See Periodic Table.
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