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titanio

/tiˈta.njo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

titanium

  • A strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant metallic element (symbol Ti)

In a sentence

Questo telaio per bicicletta è fabbricato interamente in titanio.

This bicycle frame is manufactured entirely out of titanium.

Il titanio è apprezzato per la sua notevole resistenza e leggerezza.

Titanium is valued for its remarkable strength and lightness.

Questi impianti medici contengono parti in titanio?

Do these medical implants contain titanium parts?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
titaniomasculine · singular
titanimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Uncountable when referring to the metal itself; plural 'titani' is rarely used.
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