English word titanium comes from English -ium, English Titan
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ium | English (eng) | (by extension, humorous) Appended to common words to create scientific-sounding or humorous-sounding fictional substance names.. (chemistry) Used to form the names of metal elements, after the style of early-named elements, as well as the isotopes of hydrogen.. (chemistry) Used to form the temporary systematic element name of a metallic or nonmetallic element which is postulated to exist, or [...] |
| Titan | English (eng) | (astronomy) The largest moon of the planet Saturn.. (Greek mythology) Another name for Helios, a personification of the Sun. Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods. |
| titanium | English (eng) | (countable) A single atom of this element.. A chemical element, atomic number 22; it is a strong, corrosion-resistant transition metal, used to make light alloys for aircraft etc. |