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Noun: rutile  'roo,teel
  1. A mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium
    "Rutile is often used in the production of titanium metal"

Derived forms: rutiles

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Rutile