titanium

titanium definition - medical

ti·ta·ni·um (tī-tāˈnē-əm, tĭ-)

noun Symbol Ti
A strong, low-density, highly corrosion-resistant metallic element, used in ultraviolet sunscreens and as a surgical aid to repair fractures. Atomic number 22.

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