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

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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

In solutions containing free hydrochloric or nitric acid, a precipitate is obtained with either baric chloride or sulphuric acid.

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

In such solutions sulphuric acid produces a white precipitate of baric sulphate, which is practically insoluble in all acids.

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

It is separated by fusing the ore with potassic nitrate, extracting with water and precipitating with baric chloride.

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

Add 10 grams of sodic acetate, and ferric chloride until the precipitate turns brown; dilute with water to half a litre, boil, and titrate with standard baric chloride, as described under Sulphur.

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

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