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ti·ta·ni·um diox·ide

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  1. titanium dioxide, titanium oxide, titanic oxide, titanianoun

    a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability

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  1. titanium dioxidenoun

    a brilliant white powder, TiO, used as a pigment, and in sunblock, toothpaste and cosmetics

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  1. Titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium(IV) oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6 (PW6), or CI 77891. Generally, it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, including paint, sunscreen and food coloring. When used as a food coloring, it has E number E171. World production in 2014 exceeded 9 million metric tons. It has been estimated that titanium dioxide is used in two-thirds of all pigments, and pigments based on the oxide has been valued at $13.2 billion.

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  1. titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide is a naturally occurring, non-toxic white pigment and photocatalyst, often used in products such as paints, varnishes, paper and plastics to give them a bright white color. It's also used in sunscreen due to its ability to protect skin by refracting and absorbing ultraviolet rays. Its chemical formula is TiO2. It is also found in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals for its brightening properties, and can also be used in air and water purification systems due to its photocatalytic properties.

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  1. Titanium dioxide

    Titanium dioxide, also known as titanium oxide or titania, is the naturally occurring oxide of titanium, chemical formula TiO 2. When used as a pigment, it is called titanium white, Pigment White 6, or CI 77891. Generally it is sourced from ilmenite, rutile and anatase. It has a wide range of applications, from paint to sunscreen to food colouring. When used as a food colouring, it has E number E171.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Titanium dioxide in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Titanium dioxide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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  1. Len Lichtenfeld:

    The FDA considers the mineral-based sunscreens composed of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide generally safe.


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