titanium

 
Pronunciation: /tʌɪˈteɪnɪəm, tɪ-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the chemical element of atomic number 22, a hard silver-grey metal of the transition series, used in strong, light, corrosion-resistant alloys. (Symbol: Ti)

Origin:

late 18th century: from Titan, on the pattern of uranium