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baric

baric

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Containing or related to the metal barium
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɛrɪk/
  • Specialized
: bárico
  • In barite, the baric content plays a crucial role in its properties.

Examples

  • The compound formed a baric oxide during the reaction.

  • Researchers analyzed the baric chloride found in the mineral sample.

  • In barite, the baric content plays a crucial role in its properties.

  • The baric properties of the compound are essential for its function.

  • Many baric materials are used in construction.

  • Researchers analyzed the baric chloride found in the mineral sample.

  • The compound formed a baric oxide during the reaction.

Surface Forms

baric positive

Morphology

baric = barium (transparent) = barium + ic

Formed by the noun 'barium' + the productive adjectival suffix '-ic', so the meaning 'relating to barium' is directly derived.

Etymology

Baric comes from barium, which was named from the old Greek word barys meaning 'heavy'. So baric means 'containing barium' or 'about barium', and you can remember it from the same bar- you see in barometer, which is about pressure or weight.