Barium sulfate (or sulphate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula BaSO4. It is a white crystalline solid that is odorless and insoluble in water. It occurs as the mineral barite, which is the main commercial source of barium and materials prepared from it. The white opaque appearance and its high density are exploited in its main applications.
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近义词
n.
sulfate, sulphate, mineral
英英词典
barium sulphate n.
a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment
synonymous: barium sulfate, blanc fixe
a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium