Definition of BARYTES

barytes

Meanings

Noun

  • a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
  • Barite.
  • plural of baryte

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek βαρύτης (barútēs, “heaviness”), from βαρύς (barús, “heavy”).

Synonyms

barite, barium sulphate, heavy spar

Scrabble Score: 12

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