barite Meaning & Definition
What Does Barite Mean?
Barite is used as a noun meaning A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO4.
Barite: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | barytes, heavy spar and barium sulphate |
| Plural | barites |
Barite Definition (Noun)
- A mineral, barium sulphate, with the chemical formula BaSO4.
Synonyms of Barite
Barite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
barite (countable and uncountable, plural barites)
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Origin of Barite
Alteration of baryte, from French barote, 1782 coinage from Ancient Greek βαρύτης (barútēs, “heaviness”), from βαρύς (barús) + -της (-tēs). [1] By surface analysis, bar- + -ite.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barite
What part of speech is barite?
Barite is a noun.
What is another word for barite?
You can replace barite with words such as barytes, heavy spar and barium sulphate. See the full list of barite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of barite?
The plural of barite is barites.