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

Barii ferrocyanidum, L. From pure ferrocyanide of iron digested in baryta water.

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Barium bromide is prepared by saturating baryta-water or by decomposing barium carbonate with hydrobromic acid.

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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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The carbonic acid is absorbed by baryta water in three bulb apparatus.

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When boiled with baryta-water it decomposes into urea and ammonia.

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