titaniferous

American  

[tahyt-n-if-er-uhs] / ˌtaɪt nˈɪf ər əs /

adjective

1. containing or yielding titanium.

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titaniferous British  

/ ˌtaɪtəˈnɪfərəs /

adjective

1. of or containing titanium; bearing titanium

   a titaniferous ore

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Other Word Forms

• nontitaniferous adjective

Etymology

Origin of titaniferous

First recorded in 1820–30; titani(um) + -ferous

Example Sentences

There is great similarity in the composition of the ancient and modern lavas of Etna, both consisting of felspar, augite, olivine, and titaniferous iron.

From Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

I was in hopes that tungsten and titaniferous iron would make it valuable for cutlery as the black sand of New Zealand.

From The Land of Midian — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Thus the titaniferous packing recommended by Sainte-Claire Deville for preventing the access of nitrogen in experiments at high temperatures also prevents the passage of silicon.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various

Nearer at hand some titaniferous iron ore was discovered, at Baie St. Paul below Quebec, but it was not utilized, although on being tested it was found to be good in quality.

From Crusaders of New France A Chronicle of the Fleur-de-Lis in the Wilderness Chronicles of America, Volume 4 by Munro, William Bennett

It was found to contain good crystals of augite and olivine, well striated labradorite, and titaniferous iron ore.

From Etna A History of the Mountain and of its Eruptions by Rodwell, G. F.