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

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baric

The shafts were willow, straight and with die baric peeled, and he fire-hardened the points and split a couple of them to make forked points, as he had done with die spear.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen

The precipitated baric sulphate is digested with a solution of ammonic acetate; and filtered, washed, ignited, and weighed.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

The first object sought for was the smallest amount of the standard baric chloride in 500 c.c. of water, required to give an indication when tested in the manner already described.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

Of or pertaining to barium; as, baric oxide.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster

A slight excess of baric chloride will cause a precipitate.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer