baryta water

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an aqueous solution of barium hydroxide, used chiefly as a reagent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baryta water¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Baryta water hydrolyses it to urea.

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Barium hydroxide is soluble in water, forming a strongly-alkaline solution, Baryta water, which is much used in chemical analysis.

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It may be readily recognized by the white precipitate which it forms when passed through lime or baryta water.

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Add baryta water till alkaline, and evaporate to dryness.

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To a solution of 3.55 grams of the salt contained in a half-litre flask, 250 c.c. of a solution of baryta water is added.

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