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Vocabulary Entry
barium
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A chemical element with the symbol Ba and atomic number 56, used in various applications including electronics, fireworks, and medical imaging.
Example Sentences
"Barium is often used in x-ray imaging of the gastrointestinal tract."
"The fireworks were made brighter with the addition of barium salts."
"Barium is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal."
V
verb
To treat or prepare something with barium, often in medical settings.
Example Sentences
"The doctor will barium the patient for the radiographic procedure."
"They choose to barium the mixture carefully to ensure proper imaging."
"Barium helps in visualizing the anatomy during the diagnostic test."