barium sulphate
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'barium' comes from the Greek word 'barys' meaning 'heavy'. 'Sulphate' is derived from the combination of 'sulph-' meaning 'sulfur' and '-ate' meaning 'compound'.
مثال
- Barium sulphate is commonly used in X-ray examinations as a contrast agent.
- The addition of barium sulphate to paint formulations improves their opacity.
- Barium sulphate is a key ingredient in the production of white pigments.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium “Substance Meronyms: barium, Ba, atomic number 56”
- a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment