tɪˈtænjə

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, especially in literature (e.g. Titania in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’).

“The main character, Titania, is a beautiful and enchanting fairy queen.”

2. noun

A rare mineral, a titanium dioxide, found in igneous rocks.

“The geologist examined the mineral titania in the newly discovered igneous rock formation.”

3. noun

A rare chemical compound, titanium dioxide, often used in paint and varnishes.

“The artist mixed titania with the paint to give it a unique finish.”