Selenite /(?)/

Sel·e·nite

Selenite

n.

A salt of selenious acid. (Chem.)

Selenite

n.

[L. selenites, Gr. (sc. ), from selh`nh the moon. So called from a fancied resemblance in luster or appearance to the moon.]

A variety of gypsum, occuring in transparent crystals or crystalline masses. (Min.)

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