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Baryta

Noun

1. A white, poisonous, lumpy or granular solid, barium oxide (BaO), that is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics.

Example sentence: The artist used baryta in his ceramic pieces to give them a shiny finish.

Noun

2. A white, crystalline powder, barium sulphate (BaSO4), used as a contrast medium for X-ray examinations of the gastrointestinal tract.

Example sentence: The patient ingested baryta to prepare for the X-ray examination of his stomach.

Noun

3. A specific variant of photographic paper that uses a barium sulphate coating to enhance the image quality.

Example sentence: The photographer preferred baryta paper for his black and white prints, as it provided rich and sharp details.

Noun

4. A class of opaque pigments made from barium sulfate and used in the production of paints and inks.

Example sentence: The artist mixed baryta pigments with other colors to create vibrant and long-lasting paint for his artwork.

Noun

5. A printing paper coated with a baryta layer that gives a glossy or matte finish to the photographs.

Example sentence: The photographer selected baryta paper with a matte finish for his landscape prints to showcase the intricate details of nature.

Adjective

1. Referring to or relating to barium.

Example sentence: The chemist conducted several experiments to study the baryta compounds.