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What is
barium sulfate
?Pronunciation: /ˈbɛriəm ˈsəlˌfeɪt/
barium sulfate
Definition
The sulfate salt of barium, an alkaline, divalent metal. Barium sulfate is quite insoluble in water, and is used as a radiopaque agent to diagnose gastrointestinal medical conditions. Barium sulfate is taken by mouth or given rectally.