ˈtīt ə nˌāt, - ə nə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: titan- + -ate
1. : any of various compounds (as barium titanate) that are multiple oxides or solid solutions of titanium dioxide with other metallic oxides
2. : an ester of the general formula Ti(OR) 4 obtainable by reaction of titanium tetrachloride with an alcohol or phenol in the presence of a base