titanium dioxide
noun
: an oxide TiO2 of titanium that occurs in rutile, anatase, and ilmenite and is used especially as a pigment
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Chemicals such as titanium dioxide and potassium bromate, whose safety has been debated, are allowed in foods in the United States but not in Europe.
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David Hilzenrath, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxide Finish: Natural Finish
Shades: 8
How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Omni-Shade Sun Deflector material uses reflective dots of titanium dioxide to deflect the sun’s heat away from the body.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Wear a mineral sunscreen that blocks the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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David Hilzenrath, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxide Finish: Natural Finish
Shades: 8
How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
The Omni-Shade Sun Deflector material uses reflective dots of titanium dioxide to deflect the sun’s heat away from the body.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Wear a mineral sunscreen that blocks the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Titanium dioxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titanium%20dioxide. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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