barium sulfate

/ˌbɛriəm ˌsʌlˈfeɪt/
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Definitions of barium sulfate
  1. noun
    a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment
    synonyms: barium sulphate, blanc fixe
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    type of:
    sulfate, sulphate
    a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
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