titaniferous
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of titaniferous
First recorded in 1820–30; titani(um) + -ferous
Example Sentences
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In washing the sand of the river near Camp 83, only a small quantity of titaniferous iron remained after the removal of the quartz and mica.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Gregory, Augustus Charles
Certain minerals, such as chrome iron ore, titaniferous iron ore, and some silicates containing iron, remain in the residue insoluble in acids.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Among the large deposits of this nature are certain titaniferous ores of the Adirondacks, of Wyoming, and of the Scandinavian peninsula.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
There is a particularly rich belt of titaniferous iron ore in the hills behind Sierra Leone.”
From West African studies by Kingsley, Mary Henrietta
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
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