English Explanatory Dictionary

selenite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
  2. The anion SeO₃²⁻ derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.
noun
  1. Synonym of Lunarian (“inhabitant of the Moon”).
adj
  1. Pertaining to the inhabitants of Luna (Lunarians/Selenites).

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛlɪnaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-selenite.wav

Word forms

selenite selenites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σελήνη (selḗnē, “moon”) + -ite; the chemistry sense comes via the name of the element selenium.

Synonyms

satin spar Lunarian

Derived words

cadmium selenite selenitian selenitic selenitical selenitiferous silver selenite sodium selenite
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