鈦 (tài) - Titanium — a strong, lightweight, silvery-gray metallic element

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Titanium — a strong, lightweight, silvery-gray metallic element (atomic number 22) used in alloys and industrial applications.

Titanium — a strong, lightweight, silvery-gray metallic element

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Titanium alloyTitanium metalTitanium dioxidePure titaniumTitanium plateTitanium wire

Synonyms

  • 钛金— Titanium gold (high-grade titanium)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Titanium is used in aerospace manufacturing (钛合金).
  • This watch has a titanium case (钛金属表壳).
  • Titanium dioxide is a common pigment (二氧化钛).
  • Medical implants often use titanium (钛植入物).

Collocations

  • Titanium alloy(钛合金)
  • Titanium metal(钛金属)
  • Titanium dioxide(二氧化钛)
  • Pure titanium(纯钛)
  • Titanium plate(钛板)
  • Titanium wire(钛丝)

Idioms

  • Titanium strong and durable(坚如钛金)
  • Light as titanium(轻若钛羽)
  • Titanium-grade quality(钛金品质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Titanium was discovered in 1791 and named after the Titans of Greek mythology.
  • In modern Chinese, 钛 represents advanced technology and industrial strength.
  • The character was created specifically for this chemical element in the 20th century.

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