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Webster 1913 Edition
Selenite
Sel′e-nite
,Noun.
(Chem.)
A salt of selenious acid.
Sel′e-nite
,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
,Noun.