noun
- plural of barite; a mineral form of barium sulfate, typically white or colorless, used in paints, drilling fluids, and other industrial applications
Usage: technical/industrial; usually used in plural form when referring to multiple samples or deposits
Examples
- The drilling company added barites to the mud to increase its density.
- Barites are commonly found in sedimentary rock formations.
- The paint manufacturer sourced high-quality barites for their premium product line.
- Geologists collected samples of barites from the mine for analysis.
- Industrial barites are processed and ground into fine powder for various applications.