Anatases

/ˈænəteisiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of anatase; multiple samples or specimens of the titanium dioxide mineral.

Etymology

Plural form of anatase, maintaining the singular root from Greek anatasis (extension) with standard English -es ending.

Kelly Says

When mineralogists talk about different anatases, they're often comparing how their crystal structures vary—tiny differences in shape create big differences in how well they purify water or convert sunlight.

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