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baryta water

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. an aqueous solution of barium hydroxide, used chiefly as a reagent.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of baryta water1

First recorded in 1875–80

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Example Sentences

Barii ferrocyanidum, L. From pure ferrocyanide of iron digested in baryta water.

Barium bromide is prepared by saturating baryta-water or by decomposing barium carbonate with hydrobromic acid.

It may be readily recognized by the white precipitate which it forms when passed through lime or baryta water.

The carbonic acid is absorbed by baryta water in three bulb apparatus.

When boiled with baryta-water it decomposes into urea and ammonia.

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