1. A mineral form of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) that occurs naturally and is used in pigments, coatings, and photocatalytic applications.
Usage: technical; mineralogy

Examples

• Anatase is one of the three main crystal forms of titanium dioxide.
• The paint manufacturer added anatase to improve the whiteness and durability of the coating.
• Researchers are studying anatase nanoparticles for their photocatalytic properties in water purification.
• Anatase has a tetragonal crystal structure that distinguishes it from rutile and brookite.
• The pigment industry relies heavily on anatase for producing high-quality white pigments.