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selenite Definition

sel·enite (sel′ə nīt′)

noun

  1. a kind of gypsum found in transparent crystals
  2. a salt of selenous acid containing the divalent, negative radical SeO

Etymology: L selenites < Gr selēnitēs (lithos), lit., moon (stone) < selēnē, the moon: once thought to wax and wane with the moon

selenite Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: If we see the Selenites we will hide from them as well as we can.

Adjective modifier

other: One of the other Selenites walked a few paces out upon the plank, and turned and looked back at us unconcernedly.

Modifies a noun

  • crystal: Pete arranged some photographs of the passage profile and the selenite crystals on the mud floor.
  • slip: Viewing is greatly improved by the " blue " selenite slip.

Noun used with modifier

sodium: Manufacturers are expected to replace organic selenium with sodium selenite.