Associations to the word «Rutile»

Wiktionary

RUTILE, noun. (mineralogy) The most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide, crystalizing in the tetragonal system, TiO2.

Dictionary definition

RUTILE, noun. A mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium.

Wise words

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