barium
noun
UK/ˈbeə.ri.əm/
US/ˈber.i.əm/
Definitions of barium noun
- Uncountable
A soft, silver-white metallic chemical element, alkaline in nature, that readily oxidizes.
Barium sulfate is commonly used in medical imaging procedures.
Barium is a highly reactive element and must be handled with care.
Barium is typically found in nature in compound form.