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Hematite, an abundant iron oxide better known as rust, and its one of the most common minerals on Earth.—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026 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 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