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Webster 1913 Edition

Selenite

Sel′e-nite

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Noun.
(Chem.)
A salt of selenious acid.

Sel′e-nite

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Noun.
[L.
selenites
, Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] (sc. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK]), from
σελήνη
the moon. So called from a fancied resemblance in luster or appearance to the moon.]
(Min.)
A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses.

Webster 1828 Edition

Selenite

SEL'ENITE

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Noun.
[Gr. the moon; so called on account of its reflecting the the moon's light with brilliancy.] Foliated or crystalized sulphate of lime. Selenite is a subspecies of sulphate of lime, of two varieties, massive and acicular.

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