baric

¹ American  

[bar-ik] / ˈbær ɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. of or containing barium.

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baric ² American  

[bar-ik] / ˈbær ɪk /

adjective

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

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baric ¹ British  

/ ˈbærɪk, ˈbɛərɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing barium

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baric ² British  

/ ˈbærɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of baric¹

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

Origin of baric²

First recorded in 1880–85; bar(o)- + -ic

Example Sentences

The term “hyperbaric” is taken from the prefix “hyper,” which means increased, and the suffix “baric,” which indicates pressure.

From Washington Times

Of or pertaining to barium; as, baric oxide.

From Project Gutenberg

Other alkalies are calcic hydroxide or slaked lime, a solution of which in water is known as lime-water; baric hydroxide and strontic hydroxide, derived from the metals barium and strontium.

From Project Gutenberg

Once the children are initiated into it by the teacher, they blindfold their eyes and repeat by themselves these exercises of the baric sense.

From Project Gutenberg

There is then added a few drops of a dilute solution of baric chloride, and the solution is allowed to stand for some hours.

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