# anatase

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈænəˌteɪs/

## Definitions
1. A blue or brown mineral, a form of titanium dioxide, used as a pigment.

## Etymology
From French anatase, from Ancient Greek ἀνάτασις (anátasis, “extending, extension”), named for the length of its crystals.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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