titaniferous
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of titaniferous
First recorded in 1820–30; titani(um) + -ferous
Example Sentences
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Certain basic intrusive igneous rocks contain titaniferous magnetites or iron ores as original constituents.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by C. K. (Charles Kenneth) Leith
The result of this analysis is interesting, because both the ancient and modern lavas of Etna consist in like manner of augite, Labradorite, and titaniferous iron.
From The Student's Elements of Geology by Sir Charles Lyell
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 Sir Charles Lyell
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 William Bennett Munro
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 Augustus Charles Gregory
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