noun
selenite
Selenite (noun) means a soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
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.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek σελήνη (selḗnē, “moon”) + -ite; the chemistry sense comes via the name of the element selenium.
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What is the meaning of selenite?
"selenite" (noun) means a soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
What are the different meanings of selenite?
"selenite" has 2 main meanings: 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.
