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baryta

Syllabification: (ba·ry·ta)
Pronunciation: /bəˈrītə/

Definition of baryta

noun

Chemistry
  • barium hydroxide.
    • Chemical formula: Ba(OH)2

Origin:

early 19th century: from baryte, on the pattern of words such as soda

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