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baric

/ˈbɛəɹɪk//ˈbæɹɪk/

baric adjective: of or pertaining to weight, especially to the weight or pressure of the atmosphere as measured by a barometer.

Adjective (1)

baric (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to weight, especially to the weight or pressure of the atmosphere as measured by a barometer.

Adjective (2)

baric (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to barium.

Origin of baric

From bar + -ic. Derived from the Ancient Greek word "pressure": barikos (βαρικός), from βάρος (báros, “weight, pressure”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”).

From barium (“root "bar-" by removing suffix -ium”) + -ic.

Words formed from baric

Questions about baric

What does baric mean?
Baric means of or pertaining to weight, especially to the weight or pressure of the atmosphere as measured by a barometer.
What part of speech is baric?
Baric is an adjective.
How do you pronounce baric?
Baric is pronounced /ˈbæɹɪk/ (UK).

Words near baric in the dictionary

  1. bariatrics
  2. Bariba
  3. Baribault
  4. Baribeau
  5. Baribeaus
  6. baric
  7. baricenter
  8. Barich
  9. Bariches
  10. baricite
  11. baricities

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