Baryta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bəˈɹaɪ.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baryta is a noun meaning Any of several compounds of barium, especially barium sulphate and barium hydroxide.
Meaning
Any of several compounds of barium, especially barium sulphate and barium hydroxide.
Example Sentences
Four of the earths, namely, lime, baryta, strontia, and magnesia, possess alkaline properties to a considerable extent, and are hence called alkaline earths.
Word Forms
- barytas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baryte, barite, barytes, barytum, barium, barytocalcite.
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