titanium oxide
- noun
- /taɪˈteɪniəm ˈɑksaɪd/
- Specialized
:
óxido de titanio
- The laboratory uses titanium oxide to create materials with superior strength and resistance to corrosion.
Examples
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The artist prefers using titanium oxide for its brightness.
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Researchers studied the photocatalytic properties of titanium oxide nanoparticles.
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Many sunscreens use titanium oxide to block harmful UV rays.
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The paint contains titanium oxide for better whiteness and durability.
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Many paints contain titanium oxide for better coverage.
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Titanium oxide is often used as a white pigment in paints because of its high durability.
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Titanium oxide is found in many cosmetics for its excellent covering power and skin protection properties.
Synonyms
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A white powder used to make paints, sunscreens, and toothpaste bright white
A white powder used to make things like paint or cream look white and stay bright
A white powder used to make paint and block harmful sun rays in sunscreen
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward chemical compound name meaning the oxide (compound with oxygen) of titanium, so its basic denotation is directly derivable from 'titanium' + 'oxide'. This follows productive naming patterns in chemistry and across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it refers to a titanium–oxygen compound (transparent), even if specific properties like its pigment use are specialised knowledge.
Etymology
Titanium oxide comes from what it is made of: titanium, a metal, plus oxide, a word for a compound with oxygen, so the name literally describes the chemical. That mix makes a very fine, bright 'white powder' that covers surfaces well and does not fade, so the name now points to the ingredient used in 'paint' and 'sunscreen'.