1. A light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for aeroplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
   "Titanium is widely used in aerospace applications due to its strength-to-weight ratio";
   - Ti, atomic number 22

Derived forms: titaniums

Type of: metal, metallic element

Part of: ilmenite, rutile

Encyclopedia: Titanium