barium_sulphate
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) a white insoluble radiopaque powder used as a pigment
Synonyms: barium_sulfate blanc_fixe
Related terms: sulfate
2. [ noun ] (geology) a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium
Synonyms: barite barytes heavy_spar
Related terms: mineral barium
Similar spelling:   barium_sulfate