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Definition of Selenite

1. n. A salt of selenious acid.

2. n. A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses.

Definition of Selenite

1. Noun. (minerology) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O). ¹

2. Noun. (inorganic chemistry) The anion SeO₃²⁻ derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Selenite

1. a variety of gypsum [n -S]

Medical Definition of Selenite

1. A salt of selenious acid. A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses. Origin: L. Selenites, Gr. (sc), from the moon. So called from a fancied resemblance in luster or appearance to the moon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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