Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "selenite" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cadmium selenite selenitian selenitic selenitical selenitiferous silver selenite sodium selenite

Derived From

selene selenium

Etymologically Related To

selenium

Context

inorganic chemistry mineral science fiction

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Solarian poison poisonous substance salt toxicant

Type Of (IsA)

gypsum mineral solarian

Related Terms

anion calcium ester glassy gypsum inhabitant luna lunarians moon oxygen salt selenites selenium selenous acid soft sulfur terra water

Synonym Network

lunarian satin spar

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