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

Witherite tells him to whom he should report it.

From Seattle Times

Attempts to reach Jay Witherite, the janitor's boss, and still a Penn State employee, were unsuccessful.

From Seattle Times

Baryta, ba-rī′ta, Barytes, ba-rī′tēz, n. the earth present in the minerals witherite and heavy spar.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a constituent of the minerals cerussite, malachite, azurite, spathic iron ore, calamine, strontianite, witherite, calcite aragonite, limestone, &c.

From Project Gutenberg