: an oxide TiO2 of titanium that occurs in rutile, anatase, and ilmenite and is used especially as a pigment
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe non-aerosol product features non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to protect against the UVA and UVB rays. Emily Rekstis, Allure, 27 July 2022 Viral video wrongly blames titanium dioxide in tampon strings for host of medical problems. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 Nelly Devuyst's face moisturizer made with 100% natural mineral suncreens titanium dioxide and zinc oxide is backed by two reputable third party natural products certifications. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 The European Commission will ban titanium dioxide, also known as E171, by the end of the year. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 To reap the benefits of broad-spectrum SPF 50, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, glide on this zinc and titanium dioxide-powered sunscreen anytime. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2022 The European Commission’s ban on titanium dioxide as a food additive in the European Union goes into full effect in August. Emily Heil, Anchorage Daily News, 18 July 2022 The European Commission’s ban on titanium dioxide as a food additive in the European Union goes into full effect in August. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 Are there better ways to evaluate titanium dioxide in food? Sam Jones, Scientific American, 29 July 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1877, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
titanium dioxide
noun
: an oxide TiO2 of titanium that is used especially as a pigment and in sunblocks