witherite

[ with-uh-rahyt ]

noun

1. a white to grayish mineral, barium carbonate, BaCO 3 , occurring in crystals and masses: a minor ore of barium.

witherite

/ ˈwɪðəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a white, grey, or yellowish mineral consisting of barium carbonate in orthorhombic crystalline form: occurs in veins of lead ore. Formula: BaCO 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of witherite¹

1785–95; named after W. Withering (1741–99), who first described it; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of witherite¹

C18: named after W. Withering (1741–99), English scientist, who first described it

Example Sentences

Witherite thinks that has something to do with the nature of social media, which, at its best, is about bringing people together and finding support.

From The Verge

Calhoun tells other physical plant employees what he saw, including Jay Witherite, his immediate supervisor.

From Seattle Times

Witherite tells him to whom he should report it.

From Seattle Times

Calhoun tells other physical plant employees what he saw, including Jay Witherite, his immediate supervisor.

From Seattle Times

Witherite tells him to whom he should report the incident.

From Seattle Times