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selenita — meaning in English

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English meaning

selenite noun A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).

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selenita is used for these senses in English:

Lunarian (science fiction) An inhabitant of Earth's Moon (Luna): either an indigenous one or a human one.
selenite (mineral) A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).

selenite — full definition

noun A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
noun The anion SeO₃²⁻ derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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