brookite

/ˈbruːkaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a rare titanium dioxide mineral with the chemical formula TiO2·O·H2O, that crystallizes in the tetragonal system.

“The geologist discovered a sample of brookite in the recently excavated mine.”

Synonyms

  • rutile
  • titanium dioxide

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • silicate