barytes
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of barytes
First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at baryta
Example Sentences
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It was composed of flint, potter's clay, carbonate of barytes, and terra ponderosa.
From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Cochrane, Robert
The carbonate of barytes is eminently poisonous; but we have never heard that the sulphate is so.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
Radiated uartz, incrusted with sulphate of barytes and iron.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
Lime and barytes, both of which are afforded in plenty at the mines, might therefore be advantageously employed, when no sand or easy-melting silicious gravel could be obtained.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
Yellow mamillary quartz, incrusted with sulphate of barytes and hæmatitic iron.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
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