rutile

noun
ru·​tile | \ ˈrü-ˌtēl How to pronounce rutile (audio) \

Definition of rutile

: a reddish-brown to black mineral that consists of titanium dioxide usually with a little iron and has a brilliant metallic or adamantine luster

Examples of rutile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Titanium oxide is rare on Earth, found in minerals such as rutile, anatase, and brookite. Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Scorching Hot Planet Has a Titanium Atmosphere," 13 Sep. 2017

First Known Use of rutile

1805, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rutile

German Rutil, from Latin rutilus

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