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Discovery challenges decades-old assumption For decades, scientists believed the moon lacked the conditions needed for iron oxidation, making iron oxides virtually nonexistent on its surface.—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025 Other examples include iron oxides — which add color to makeup and are sun- and blue light-protective — and tocopheryl acetate, a synthetic form of vitamin E that protects skin from free radicals.—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 The sand here was created from the erosion of nearby Navajo sandstone; the rock has a reddish-orange color from the iron oxide mineral hematite.—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, mica and iron oxides deliver an instant brightening effect, and hyaluronic acid and squalane seal in moisture for a soft, luminous finish that lasts.—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iron oxide
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