Complete Definition of "selenite"

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Image:SeleniteGypsumUSGOV.jpg|thumb|Selenite (1)
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Noun
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  1. mineralogy a soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO?<sub>4</sub>·2H<sub>2</sub>O)
  2. chemistry the anion SeO?<sub>3</sub><sup>2&minus;</sup> derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of senenous acid

Translations
trans-top|gypsum
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trans-top|from selenous acid
Italian: selenito m
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Synonyms
satin spar (1)

Derived terms
cadmium selenite
sodium selenite

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