barium

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Noun barium has 1 sense

barium, Ba, atomic number 56 - a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite
--₁ is a kind of metallic element, metal
--₁ is a substance of heavy spar, barite, barytes, barium sulphate
--₁ has particulars: baryta

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Barium

Description:

Barium is a chemical element with the symbol Ba and atomic number 56. It is a soft, silvery-white metal, highly reactive and alkaline in nature. In its compounds, barium often exhibits green flame coloration.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A chemical element of the alkaline earth metal group, abundantly found in minerals such as barite and with various industrial applications.

Example sentence: Barium is commonly used as a radiographic contrast agent in medical imaging.

Related products: Barium Chemical Element

Sense 2:

Noun - A white, milk-like fluid containing barium sulfate, used as a contrast medium in radiography.

Example sentence: The doctor requested a barium swallow study to examine the patient's digestive system.

Related products: Barium Sulfate Contrast Medium

Sense 3:

Noun - The green-colored flame produced when barium compounds are burned.

Example sentence: The fireworks display was mesmerizing with bursts of barium flames lighting up the night sky.

Sense 4:

Noun - A bar or counter serving alcoholic beverages.

Example sentence: Let's meet at the local barium for a drink after work.

Sense 5:

Adjective - Referring to something popular or commonly known in a particular locality.

Example sentence: The band's barium song became a local hit in just a few weeks.