barytes
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of barytes
First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at baryta
Example Sentences
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Finally, there is added to it 35 per cent. of powdered asbestos and 5 to 8 per cent. of white barytes.
From Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada by Jones, Robert H.
The greatest proportion of lead-ore is, however, found imbedded in marly clay, accompanied by the sulphate of barytes, and resting on limestone rock.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe
In the same way, black fixe and barytes, or barium sulphate, also appeared to be useful in strengthening a paint.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
This compound is rendered insoluble when precipitated directly on barytes, by acting on it with an alkaline solution of beta naphthol.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
The sulphate and carbonate of barytes were the fluxes originally used to vitrify the body of the jasper ware, and on this account it ought to be classified with the stoneware.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.
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