titanium
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titanium
A chemical element with the symbol Ti. This silvery-gray metal is lightweight, very strong, and resistant to corrosion; it is used, among other things, in aircraft construction and medical implants.
Das künstliche Hüftgelenk besteht zum Teil aus Titan.
The artificial hip joint is made partly of titanium.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Titans |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Titan | – |
| accusative | das Titan | – |
| dative | dem Titan | – |
| genitive | des Titans | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The preposition 'aus' (made of/from) is often used for objects made from this material: 'aus Titan' (made of titanium) refers to the material something consists of.
Der Rahmen des Fahrrads ist aus Titan gefertigt.
The bicycle frame is made of titanium.
Common compounds include 'Titanlegierung' (titanium alloy), 'Titanimplantat' (titanium implant), and 'Titanrahmen' (titanium frame). The verb 'verwenden' (to use) is also often used with 'Titan' when talking about manufacturing products.
Für das Implantat wurde Titan verwendet.
Titanium was used for the implant.
'Titan' (titanium) is particularly common for learners in technical, medical, and scientific texts. In such texts, the word is often used to specify the material of specific components or medical products.
In der medizinischen Fachzeitschrift wird ein neues Verfahren zur Herstellung von Implantaten aus Titan vorgestellt.
The medical journal presents a new method for manufacturing implants made of titanium.
