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baric

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[ bar-ik ]
/ ˈbær ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing barium.

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Origin of baric

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First recorded in 1860–65; bar(ium) + -ic

Words nearby baric

barhop, Bari, bariatric, bariatrician, bariatrics, baric, Bari delle Puglie, barilla, Barinas, Baring, Barisal

Definition for baric (2 of 2)

baric2
[ bar-ik ]
/ ˈbær ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to weight, especially that of the atmosphere.

Origin of baric

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First recorded in 1880–85; bar(o)- + -ic
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British Dictionary definitions for baric (1 of 2)

baric1
/ (ˈbɛərɪk, ˈbærɪk) /

adjective

of or containing barium

British Dictionary definitions for baric (2 of 2)

baric2
/ (ˈbærɪk) /

adjective

of or concerned with weight, esp that of the atmosphere as indicated by barometric pressure
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