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The sand here was created by the erosion of nearby Navajo sandstone, and the rock gets its reddish-orange color from the iron oxide mineral hematite.—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026 Key Ingredients: Titanium dioxide, iron oxides, tocopherol Finish: Dewy
Type: Viscose liquid
Shades: 15
Size: 0.31 fl.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Scientists have built a new a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery anode that incorporates iron oxide, the main component of rust, into microscopic, porous hollow carbon structures, and can improve battery performance.—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026 Rust stains can be a challenge to remove from clothing, especially since iron oxide doesn't dissolve in water.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron oxide