barite
nounEtymology Alteration of baryte, from French barote, 1782 coinage from Ancient Greek βαρύτης (barútēs, “heaviness”), from βαρύς (barús) + -της (-tēs). By surface analysis, bar- + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO₄.
- Synonyms
- barium sulphate, barytes, heavy spar
- Derived terms
- nitrobarite
- Related terms
- Bologna stone