baryta
baryta · barytas
Any of several compounds of barium, especially barium sulphate and barium hydroxideAny of several compounds of barium, especially barium sulphate and barium hydroxide.
US/bəˈɹaɪ.tə/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Any of several compounds of barium, especially barium sulphate and barium hydroxide.
any of several compounds of barium
Origin
From New Latin baryta, from 18c. Latinization of French barote, 1782 coinage from AncientFrom New Latin baryta, from 18c. Latinization of French barote, 1782 coinage from Ancient Greek βαρύτης (barútēs, “heaviness”), from βαρύς (barús) + -της (-tēs).
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Forms
plural: barytasWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable