titanium dioxide

noun

Chemistry.

a white, water-insoluble powder, TiO 2 , used chiefly in white pigments, plastics, ceramics, and for delustering synthetic fibers.

titanium dioxide

noun

Also called: titanium oxide.�� titanic oxide.�� titania.��a white insoluble powder occurring naturally as rutile and used chiefly as a pigment of high covering power and durability. Formula: TiO 2

titanium dioxide

A white powder used as an opaque white pigment. It occurs naturally as the mineral rutile. Chemical formula: TiO ₂ .

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Origin of titanium dioxide¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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The White House's Make America Healthy Again report published earlier this month also spotlighted titanium dioxide and other food additives as a key concern.

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Kourosh’s research has led to specific recommendations for skin protection during fire events, such as using mineral sunscreen containing zinc and titanium dioxide.

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It’s important to use sunscreen specifically made for animals, Jae says, because most sunscreens for humans contain ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide that are toxic to pets if ingested.

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They include titanium dioxide, for example, which can be found in many foods, cosmetics and medicines.

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The wavelength of the reflected light can be controlled via the thickness of the titanium dioxide layer.

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