titanium dioxide
noun Chemistry.
a white, water-insoluble powder, TiO2, used chiefly in white pigments, plastics, ceramics, and for delustering synthetic fibers.
Also called
titanium oxide,
ti·tan·ic ox·ide
[tahy-tan-ik, ti-] /taɪˈtæn ɪk, tɪ-/.
Origin of titanium dioxide
First recorded in 1920–25
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British Dictionary definitions for titanic oxide (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for titanic oxide (2 of 2)
titanium dioxide
noun
a white insoluble powder occurring naturally as rutile and used chiefly as a pigment of high covering power and durability. Formula: TiO 2
Also called: titanium oxide, titanic oxide, titania
Scientific definitions for titanic oxide
titanium dioxide
A white powder used as an opaque white pigment. It occurs naturally as the mineral rutile. Chemical formula: TiO2.