barytes

[ buh-rahy-teez ]

nounMineralogy.

Origin of barytes

1
First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at baryta

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British Dictionary definitions for barytes

barytes

/ (bəˈraɪtiːz) /


noun
  1. a colourless or white mineral consisting of barium sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form, occurring in sedimentary rocks and with sulphide ores: a source of barium. Formula: BaSO 4: Also called: (esp US and Canadian) barite, heavy spar

Origin of barytes

1
C18: from Greek barus heavy + -itēs -ite 1

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